Mid Century Gold Atomic Stars Lidded Tureen
This fabulous buttermilk and gold lidded serving tureen is the epitome of Mid Century style. Its design features a gorgeous streamlined 'arc' handle, simple gilt lines and absolutely 'of the era' modernist star motifs.
Perfect for serving salads and sides' in the summer when dining alfresco, stews and 'winter warmers' come the colder nights, or of course used to display!
Key Point:
• A superb Mid-Century serving tureen
• Modernist atomic star pattern in gilt over a pale buttermilk cream ground
• Wonderful 1950s styling that's both decorative and functional!
• Produced by Universal Pottery, Longton, Stoke on Trent (as detailed below)
History:
It was not uncommon for many of the Staffordshire potteries to produce plain wares for other companies to decorate. This tureen was produced by Swinnerton's on a shape that was used for their 'Harvest' range in the 1930s-50s and was decorated /gilded by Universal Pottery (Universal Ware) of Sévres Works, Longton. This is seen with the doubling up of makers stamps on its base.
The 'checkered' Universal Pottery's stamp dates to 1956+; and they only operated for a relatively short period from 1949 thru to 1962.
Year of manufacture:
c. 1950s
Approximate Measurements:
12cm H (to top of finial lid) / 25cm diameter including side handles / 19cm W at opening
Condition:
In very good vintage condition free of notable damage with its gilt worked pattern remaining in tact and shiny. It does have an area of patchy surface crazing to its lid (please see image 9) and light crazing to its main body which is all line line with age and light use. Light surface marks to the inside of lid along with the odd kiln frit makes for a great useable piece. Free of chips or cracks.
This fabulous buttermilk and gold lidded serving tureen is the epitome of Mid Century style. Its design features a gorgeous streamlined 'arc' handle, simple gilt lines and absolutely 'of the era' modernist star motifs.
Perfect for serving salads and sides' in the summer when dining alfresco, stews and 'winter warmers' come the colder nights, or of course used to display!
Key Point:
• A superb Mid-Century serving tureen
• Modernist atomic star pattern in gilt over a pale buttermilk cream ground
• Wonderful 1950s styling that's both decorative and functional!
• Produced by Universal Pottery, Longton, Stoke on Trent (as detailed below)
History:
It was not uncommon for many of the Staffordshire potteries to produce plain wares for other companies to decorate. This tureen was produced by Swinnerton's on a shape that was used for their 'Harvest' range in the 1930s-50s and was decorated /gilded by Universal Pottery (Universal Ware) of Sévres Works, Longton. This is seen with the doubling up of makers stamps on its base.
The 'checkered' Universal Pottery's stamp dates to 1956+; and they only operated for a relatively short period from 1949 thru to 1962.
Year of manufacture:
c. 1950s
Approximate Measurements:
12cm H (to top of finial lid) / 25cm diameter including side handles / 19cm W at opening
Condition:
In very good vintage condition free of notable damage with its gilt worked pattern remaining in tact and shiny. It does have an area of patchy surface crazing to its lid (please see image 9) and light crazing to its main body which is all line line with age and light use. Light surface marks to the inside of lid along with the odd kiln frit makes for a great useable piece. Free of chips or cracks.
This fabulous buttermilk and gold lidded serving tureen is the epitome of Mid Century style. Its design features a gorgeous streamlined 'arc' handle, simple gilt lines and absolutely 'of the era' modernist star motifs.
Perfect for serving salads and sides' in the summer when dining alfresco, stews and 'winter warmers' come the colder nights, or of course used to display!
Key Point:
• A superb Mid-Century serving tureen
• Modernist atomic star pattern in gilt over a pale buttermilk cream ground
• Wonderful 1950s styling that's both decorative and functional!
• Produced by Universal Pottery, Longton, Stoke on Trent (as detailed below)
History:
It was not uncommon for many of the Staffordshire potteries to produce plain wares for other companies to decorate. This tureen was produced by Swinnerton's on a shape that was used for their 'Harvest' range in the 1930s-50s and was decorated /gilded by Universal Pottery (Universal Ware) of Sévres Works, Longton. This is seen with the doubling up of makers stamps on its base.
The 'checkered' Universal Pottery's stamp dates to 1956+; and they only operated for a relatively short period from 1949 thru to 1962.
Year of manufacture:
c. 1950s
Approximate Measurements:
12cm H (to top of finial lid) / 25cm diameter including side handles / 19cm W at opening
Condition:
In very good vintage condition free of notable damage with its gilt worked pattern remaining in tact and shiny. It does have an area of patchy surface crazing to its lid (please see image 9) and light crazing to its main body which is all line line with age and light use. Light surface marks to the inside of lid along with the odd kiln frit makes for a great useable piece. Free of chips or cracks.
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
UK Customers:
For U.K. customers, orders under £60 will be sent on a FREE Royal Mail second class service. Orders over £60 will be sent on a ‘tracked and signed’ for service where a signature is required upon receipt.
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Buyers Guide:
It is very important to note, that all the pieces Roof + Roof sell are genuine pieces of age, each having a rich and varied past and are never sold as in new condition. With this in mind, minor blemishes, surface scratches, manufacturing flaws and a general sense of their age and history are naturally to be expected. We always try, to the best of our ability to honestly and clearly communicate an items condition, both in our description and photography, highlighting anything over and above what we perceive as ‘general age related wear and tear'. We kindly ask you look closely at all our photos, using the zoom facility, as these naturally form part of the item's description.
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