This generously sized antique Italian tureen pairs creamy white ceramic with slender gold bands, graceful handles and a beautifully proportioned lid. Fine glaze crazing lends its polished silhouette the softness of an old Italian dining room.

Marked S.C. Richard, Made in Italy, and provisionally dated to the late 19th–early 20th century, it brings quiet grandeur to a table, dresser or sideboard. A handsome gift for the host with everything—and a lovely find for an interior designer seeking something with scale and soul.

Measurements
16 × 9.5 × 8.5 inches high
40.6 × 24.1 × 21.6 cm high
Overall measurements with lid.

Condition
Attractive antique condition, with extensive glaze crazing and light discoloration to the base. Handles and lid appear intact, with no obvious major chips or repairs. The finish carries the gentle marks of age; please examine all photographs closely.

History of the Maker
Società Ceramica Richard was an important Milanese ceramics manufacturer, associated with the San Cristoforo works. Established under that company name in 1873, it merged with Ginori in 1896 to form Richard-Ginori, one of Italy’s celebrated names in tableware. This piece bears the S.C. Richard mark.

Ways to Use It
Let it preside over a dining-room sideboard or anchor a collection of white ceramics. Remove the lid for a generous arrangement of hydrangeas, branches or holiday greenery. Filled with preserved moss and ornamental eggs, it becomes an unexpected seasonal centerpiece; styled beside linen and silver, it makes a wonderfully generous host gift.

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