18th Century Blue and White Porcelain Serving Tureen and Platters, Vienna, Austria, Set of 10

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This rare 10-piece 18th century Vienna style blue and white porcelain serving set is a magnificent example of refined European … Read more This rare 10-piece 18th century Vienna style blue and white porcelain serving set is a magnificent example of refined European ceramic craftsmanship from the late 18th century. Offering the ultimate table configuration for a formal dinner service or a spectacular vitrine display, this comprehensive antique chinoiserie porcelain serving set comprises a grand soup tureen, a covered terrine, a sauce boat, and seven masterfully molded serving platters (including rare trilobed and quadrilobed forms). Heavily inspired by the timeless allure of historic Chinoiserie porcelain design, this exceptional collection of fine china serving dishes features a captivating polychrome decoration where vibrant blue floral motifs and whimsical insects float elegantly along the borders of each piece. This grand ensemble offers incredible versatility for the discerning collector. The entire ten-piece set can be beautifully displayed as a spectacular decorative and vitrine art. Alternatively, for those wishing to host sophisticated dinners, this antique porcelain serving set provides the ultimate table configuration to accompany a formal dinner service. It features an incredible array of masterfully molded shapes, including highly sought-after specialized forms like the rare trilobed and quadrilobed platters, an elegant sauce boat, a grand soup tureen, and a large covered terrine. The exquisite glaze and classic blue and white palette ensure that this fine porcelain serving set will serve as the crowning centerpiece of any formal dining room or curated curio cabinet. The scholarly value of this collection is confirmed by the underglaze marks found on the reverse of the primary serving pieces.

The mark directly replicates the asymmetrical Bindenschild—the historic Austrian heraldic shield composed of a central white band on a red field—which served as the official signature of the Imperial Viennese Porcelain Manufactory from 1718 until 1864. Accompanied by a distinctive underglaze letter S, these markings provide a fascinating point of historical interest for connoisseurs of early European fine bone china alternatives and royal Viennese styles.

Detailed Composition & Configuration Guide The ten-piece serving inventory consists of the following masterfully crafted items: * Large Serving Platters: Two grand oval pieces. * Medium Serving Platters: Two elegant oval pieces. * Quadrilobed Serving Platter: One beautifully shaped four-lobed piece. * Trilobed Serving Platter: One rare three-lobed piece. * Shaped Serving Dish: One masterfully molded presentation plate. * Soup Tureen: One monumental centerpiece. * Covered Terrine: One magnificent serving bowl with its original matching lid. * Sauce Boat: One elegant gravy or sauce boat. Technical Details & Condition Report * Place of Origin: Central Europe, meticulously crafted in the prestigious Imperial Vienna style. * Date of Manufacture: Late 18th Century * Materials and Techniques: High-fired fine porcelain with hand-painted underglaze and overglaze pigments. * Dimensions: Dimensions range from 28 cm (11.02 inches) for the smaller dishes up to a commanding 35 cm (13.78 inches) for the largest presentation platters.

* Condition Report: The serving set is in excellent antique condition overall, maintaining a brilliant glaze and crisp decorative details. The platters, sauce boat, and soup tureen are free of structural cracks or major external damage. The covered terrine features a small, minor internal structural defect occurred during its long history, which remains completely invisible from the exterior, does not affect the lid closure, and does not compromise its structural stability or display value. See less