Antique French White Faience Soup Tureen and Covered Bowls with Lion Head Handles, 1880, Set of 7

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An elegant antique French white faience soup service, dating to circa 1880, comprising one large covered tureen and six matching … Read more An elegant antique French white faience soup service, dating to circa 1880, comprising one large covered tureen and six matching individual covered soup bowls. Substantial and beautifully made, each piece features a pedestal base, domed lid and sculptural lion-head handles.
Lion-head tureen handles trace their tradition to the grand tables of Louis XIV and subsequent French monarchs, where they symbolized majesty, strength and prestige.
A remarkable and highly decorative complete ensemble, equally beautiful displayed as a decorative statement or used for an elegant table setting.
Style: Neoclassical / French Traditional
Place of Origin: France
Period: 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: circa 1880
Materials & Techniques: White glazed faience, molded earthenware
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use and age.
Dimensions:
Large Tureen: Width 10.6 in (27 cm); Depth 10.6 in (27 cm); Height 7.9 in (20 cm)
Individual Soup Bowls: Width 5.2 in (13 cm); Height 3.5 in (9 cm)
Weight: 12.5 lbs (5,650 g) total
Sold As: Set of 7 See less