Antique tureens with this unique patination are increasingly scarce. It has developed a unique patination from a long family life in a French home.
 
It's presence is quietly commanding, an elegant centrepiece which quietly whispers its history.
 
Found in a Paris fleamarket, this antique ironstone tureen by Sarreguemines (stamped on the base) dates back to the 1870s and in addition to the patterning created by the passing of time, has the most gorgeous handles.
 
It measures just under 7" tall and is 12" across the handles. It is in good structural condition, with some hairlines pictured, which do not go through to the inside