Antique Pink Porcelain Covered Vegetable Tureen
Gracefully proportioned and finished in a soft blush-pink glaze, this elegant antique porcelain tureen was personally sourced in the South of France. The gently scalloped silhouette is accented with hand-applied gilt trim, while the domed lid and distinctive geometric handles lend an understated sophistication that feels equally at home in a French château or an English country house. The soft palette and refined lines make it an exceptionally versatile display piece, pairing effortlessly with white ironstone, antique china, or a thoughtfully layered collection of European ceramics.
Originally intended for serving soups or vegetables during formal meals, today this piece makes a striking centerpiece on a dining table, buffet, or open kitchen shelf. Whether displayed alongside other antique porcelain or standing beautifully on its own, it carries the quiet elegance and craftsmanship that define the finest European entertaining traditions. Carefully chosen during our buying travels through Provence, it brings a small piece of France into the home.
Condition: Good antique condition with light, age-appropriate wear to the hand-painted gilt decoration. There is one small chip along the rim of the attached underplate, shown in the photographs. No other significant chips or cracks noted.
Approximate Date: Early 20th century, circa 1900–1915
Origin: France
Gracefully proportioned and finished in a soft blush-pink glaze, this elegant antique porcelain tureen was personally sourced in the South of France. The gently scalloped silhouette is accented with hand-applied gilt trim, while the domed lid and distinctive geometric handles lend an understated sophistication that feels equally at home in a French château or an English country house. The soft palette and refined lines make it an exceptionally versatile display piece, pairing effortlessly with white ironstone, antique china, or a thoughtfully layered collection of European ceramics.
Originally intended for serving soups or vegetables during formal meals, today this piece makes a striking centerpiece on a dining table, buffet, or open kitchen shelf. Whether displayed alongside other antique porcelain or standing beautifully on its own, it carries the quiet elegance and craftsmanship that define the finest European entertaining traditions. Carefully chosen during our buying travels through Provence, it brings a small piece of France into the home.
Condition: Good antique condition with light, age-appropriate wear to the hand-painted gilt decoration. There is one small chip along the rim of the attached underplate, shown in the photographs. No other significant chips or cracks noted.
Approximate Date: Early 20th century, circa 1900–1915
Origin: France