"Secret's in the sauce."

Every time a treasured piece of china heads to a sink of soapy water after a memory-forming meal there is always the risk that it could slip out of even the most careful of hands to shatter and disappear from service. How much more are the odds against the survival of a trio if pieces coming down the years together as in the case of this tureen with its matching liner and ladle? 

Featuring fans, Japanesque tiled eaves, curling scallops and even passages of crisp geometric patterns that whisper foreshadowings of what would decades later be called Deco, Thomas Furnival & Sons "Mikado" pattern (c.1881-1890) decorates this serving piece in warm tobacco tones.

Produced in fine brown transferware, complete with notched lid, underliner tray, and ladle this tureen will be a wonderful presentation for any sauce and be the finishing touch to any well-laid table. Please note that there is a manufacturing flaw under the glaze of the tureen's interior (invisible on the outside) that does not impact the service of the piece.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition with production flaw on the inside of the tureen as seen in the alternative images. Tray 9"D, Ladle 8.5"L, Tureen: 9.25"D x 6.5"H.

Learn More about Sauces

From a homey ketchup to a sublime sauce velouté, a well-prepared sauce can elevate a dish from so-so to superb.  Sauce is actually a French word taken from the Latin salsus, meaning salted and a cook who specializes in making sauces is known as a saucier.  In classical French cooking, sauces are a defining characteristic of French cuisine and date back to the middle ages.

Sauces are an essential element in cuisines all over the world and there are hundreds of sauces in the culinary repertoire:  In Great Britain think gravy, bread sauce, and mint sauce.  In Italy think alfredo, arrabbiata and pesto.  In Latin countries think salsas, such as salsa verde, pico de gallo and mole.  In Japan, think soy sauce; in China, think sweet and sour sauce; and back home in the States, think ketchup and mustard.