Timeworn Buttery Antique French Ironstone Soupiere

A gorgeous antique French soupiere bowl with lovely sculpted handles and a light buttery timeworn colouring to it.

With a faded French mark on its base, this fantastic soup tureen dates to the early part of the 20th Century. It has fabulous scuplted cornucopia handles on each side and is in good condition, with no chips of cracks. It has lightly crazed and stained over the years, creating a unique patina. This colouring is especially notable around the handle and the rims of the bowl. 

Aside from the staining, there is also a small flake chip to the glaze on the inside of the bowl, although this isn't overly notable.

Perfect for use as a decorative accessory around the home - for dried flowers or bulbs.

Length, 26cm; Diameter, 22cm; Height, 14cm