A hand painted Mid-Century Italian earthenware tureen set, circa 1950s.
Fabulous Display! A perfect table center.

The four piece service includes the lidded tureen, ladle, and a large undertray. Beautifully hand decorated overall with fish, green parsley sprigs, berried rosemary stalks, lemons, and branching peaches and plums. The tureen has a paneled and footed form with side handles, the lid has a top knob formed as a green artichoke. The ladle and side handles are lined in black with blue shading. The platter is edged with a garland of branching plums, peaches, lemons and greenery. Bold green lining follows the paneled form of the platter and tureen.

A monumental piece for serving soups, seafood stews or pasta.
The tureen and platter are both marked: W.C.& G. Made in Italy
Platter: 17.5 in. L x 12.5 in. W x 1.5 in. H
Tureen with the lid: 14 in. L x 10 in. W x 12 in. H
Ladle: 10.5 in. L , the bowl is 3.5 in. diameter X 2 in. D

Displays beautifully - very clean interior, in remarkable condition. Tiny spots of glaze loss on the artichoke knob, minimal.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Displays beautifully - very clean interior, in remarkable condition. Tiny spots of glaze loss on the artichoke knob, minimal.

Origin:
Italy

Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic

Details:
Country of Origin: Italy
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Displays beautifully - very clean interior, in remarkable condition. Tiny spots of glaze loss on the artichoke knob, minimal.