Vintage Bordallo Pinheiro C. Rainha White Fish Soup Tureen Lid Spoon Serving Bowl

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A spectacular and rarely found piece from the legendary Bordallo Pinheiro factory in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal: the iconic oversized … Read more A spectacular and rarely found piece from the legendary Bordallo Pinheiro factory in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal: the iconic oversized White Fish Tureen from the prestigious “C. Rainha” (Carmen Rainha) series.
This dramatic statement piece is sculpted as a lifelike fish (head and tail forming handles), with intricate scales, fins, and open mouth – all finished in Bordallo’s signature crisp, glossy white majolica glaze that highlights every exquisite detail. The matching lid is topped with a playful curled fish tail finial, and the original coordinating white fish-form ladle is included – making this a complete and impressive set.

Maker: Bordallo Pinheiro, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
Line: C. Rainha (higher-end restaurant/hotel series)
Dimensions: measures 18” in length, 8.5” in height, and 8" in width.
Capacity: Generous 4+ quarts – perfect for bouillabaisse, chowder, or centerpiece display
Marks: Impressed Bordallo Pinheiro mark + “C. RAINHA” on base

Condition: Excellent – no chips, cracks, or repairs. Only very minor light crazing typical of age and the faintest utensil marks inside. Glaze remains bright white and glossy.

Instantly recognizable to collectors, this is the dramatic all-white version that is significantly harder to find than the more common green or multicolored fish tureens. Looks absolutely stunning on a coastal, farmhouse, or modern tablescape – and doubles as jaw-dropping décor when not in use. See less