Tureen - Legumbrera - 53 cm - Tin





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A tin legumbrera dating to 1850–1900, made in France in the Louis XV antique style, with dimensions 53 cm wide, 28 cm deep and 20 cm high, in good used condition with minor signs of age.
Description from the seller
This 19th‑century tin soup tureen or legume-serving dish, crafted in full Louis XV taste, displays that characteristic blend of voluptuousness and restrained elegance that defines French Rococo. The body, broad and rounded, exudes softness in its lines, with a slightly satin finish typical of antique tin, where time leaves a discreet patina that enhances the nobility of the material. The handles, with their sinuous stroke and stylized vegetal ornamentation, add dynamism and a touch of theatricality, like small arabesques emerging naturally from the main volume.
The lid, crowned by a simple yet well-proportioned finial, completes the silhouette with an upward gesture that balances the roundness of the vessel. The whole ensemble preserves the essence of Louis XV: fluid curves, decoration that accompanies without imposing, and a courtly air that turns a functional object into a piece with aesthetic presence. Despite its original domestic use, today it is perceived as a decorative object with character, capable of bringing history, texture, and an aristocratic touch to any space.
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Seller's Story
This 19th‑century tin soup tureen or legume-serving dish, crafted in full Louis XV taste, displays that characteristic blend of voluptuousness and restrained elegance that defines French Rococo. The body, broad and rounded, exudes softness in its lines, with a slightly satin finish typical of antique tin, where time leaves a discreet patina that enhances the nobility of the material. The handles, with their sinuous stroke and stylized vegetal ornamentation, add dynamism and a touch of theatricality, like small arabesques emerging naturally from the main volume.
The lid, crowned by a simple yet well-proportioned finial, completes the silhouette with an upward gesture that balances the roundness of the vessel. The whole ensemble preserves the essence of Louis XV: fluid curves, decoration that accompanies without imposing, and a courtly air that turns a functional object into a piece with aesthetic presence. Despite its original domestic use, today it is perceived as a decorative object with character, capable of bringing history, texture, and an aristocratic touch to any space.
Certified shipping and careful packaging.

