Gien “Ludlow” dinner service — charming French faience decorated with picturesque English countryside scenes in warm natural tones, characteristic of the famous Gien manufacture. A beautiful set for country house, farmhouse or classic table settings, equally suitable for everyday use or collection. The set includes: — 1 covered tureen (the lid finial/handle has been professionally glued) — 1 leaf-shaped salad bowl — 1 gravy boat — 1 serving platter — 5 dinner plates — 24 cm — 6 soup/deep plates — 21.5 cm Condition is consistent with age and use. Some plates have minor manufacturing imperfections typical for vintage faience: small flaws on the reverse side of the ceramic body that were glazed over during production. These are original factory imperfections, not later damage, and do not affect usability or durability. The pieces remain perfectly suitable for regular use and dishwasher cleaning. Some plates also show light glaze crazing, typical of vintage French ceramics. Overall, the set displays beautifully and has a very decorative and authentic vintage character. glaze crazing? “Glaze crazing” — это тонкая сеточка микротрещин на глазури, которая часто встречается у винтажной керамики и фаянса. Для Catawiki это нормальный и понятный термин. Но чтобы описание звучало мягче и более продающе, можно заменить фразу на: “Some plates show light age-related crazing to the glaze, typical for vintage French faience.” или еще деликатнее: “Minor age-related crazing can be seen on some pieces, consistent with vintage faience.” Это звучит естественно для покупателей винтажа и не создает ощущения дефекта. давай еще ывариант текста Gien “Ludlow” dinner service — a charming French faience set featuring idyllic countryside scenes in warm earthy tones, produced by the renowned Gien manufacture. A beautiful and decorative collection for country-style, farmhouse or classic table settings. The set includes: — 1 covered tureen (the lid finial has been glued) — 1 lsalad / vegetable bowl — 1 gravy boat — 1 big oval serving platter — 5 dinner plates — 24 cm — 6 deep soup/pasta plates — 21.5 cm Good vintage condition overall. Some pieces show minor manufacturing imperfections typical of vintage faience, including small kiln-related marks (chips) on the reverse side that were glazed over during production. These are original factory imperfections, not later damage, and do not affect usability or durability. The pieces remain perfectly suitable for regular use and dishwasher cleaning. Some plates also show light glaze crazing, typical of vintage ceramics. Overall, the set displays beautifully and has a very decorative and authentic vintage character.