Villeroy & Boch - Table service for 6 (34) - Rusticana - Creamware

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Villeroy & Boch – Rusticana – extensive dinner and soup service for 6 people
Description
Extensive Villeroy & Boch dinner and serveware set from the Rusticana series, made in Mettlach, Germany.
The china features the characteristic red copper-engraved underglaze decoration. The detailed rural scenes with landscapes, figures and buildings are framed by lush floral borders. The raised cream-colored rims emphasize the classic, rustic character of the series.
The set comprises:
6 large plates
6 small plates
6 two-handled soup cups
6 soup saucers
2 serving platters
2 bowls
1 large serving platter
1 large tureen with lid
1 salt shaker
1 candelabrum
1 gravy boat with underplate
1 large gravy boat
The pieces bear the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach / Rusticana base mark with the note “Copper-engraved underglaze decoration” and “Made in Germany.”
Condition: Overall good age-appropriate condition with usual signs of wear and aging. On one soup cup a handle is broken off; the broken original piece is present. The candelabrum shows a crack. The mentioned damages are documented in the photos. The photos are part of the condition description.
A beautiful and extensive vintage service for six people, enhanced by the numerous large serving pieces, especially the terrine, platters, and sauce boats.