A beautiful antique covered soup tureen from the popular "Passe Temps" series by the French manufacturer U&C Sarreguemines.
The humorous decoration features numerous detailed scenes with harlequins and Pierrot figures, rabbits, birds, swans, flowers, and other playful motifs. Small illustrations can be discovered around the bowl. The original lid has the typical recess for a soup spoon.
The base mark "Passe Temps – U&C Sarreguemines" dates the piece to the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1880–1910).
An exceptional collector's item of French faience and a wonderful addition to any Sarreguemines or transferware collection.
Dimensions
Height with lid: approx. 13 cm
Diameter with handles: approx. 17 cm
Condition
Condition A – Excellent used condition
No cracks
No chips
Age-related craquelure
Slight signs of use and minimal wear on the rim
Overall very good condition
Please see the photos, they are part of the description.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlue, WhiteMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height13 cmWidth14 cmDepth14 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Crack