Antique Gien soup tureen with blue thistle decoration, ironstone.

Charming antique soup tureen from the Gien pottery, featuring a superb thistle decoration enhanced with golden touches. Its speckled blue background gives it a lot of character and a very decorative appearance, perfect for a chic country setting or as a collector's piece. A lovely model on a pedestal with its handles and lid, typical of the old productions from Gien. "Thistles" model from Gien in a rare speckled blue variant, harder to find than the classic versions on a white background. A piece that stands out and adds a true touch of authenticity. A charming soup tureen, ideal for decoration or to complete a collection of antique tableware. Overall good condition for its age with signs of use. A chip on the edge of the lid. A hairline crack inside (visible in the photo), very discreet on the outside. Minor wear and marks of time, normal for an antique piece. Total height: 25 cm. Diameter: 21.5 cm. Weight: 1.35 kg.