Antique 1885 T&R Boote "Tournay" Brown Transferware Square Covered Vegetable Tureen

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic Victorian-era square covered vegetable serving dish in the highly collectible "Tournay" pattern by T. & R. Boote (Staffordshire, England). First registered in 1885, this piece perfectly embodies the geometric elegance and intricate botanical styling of the Victorian Aesthetic Movement.

Item Specifics:

• Manufacturer: T. & R. Boote

• Pattern: Tournay (Brown Transferware)

• Era: Antique / Victorian (Circa 1885)

• Form: Square Covered Vegetable Tureen / Lidded Serving Dish

• Dimensions: Approximately 7" L x 7" W x 2.75" D (excluding lid)

• Features: Intricate floral and vine transferware, elegant integrated side handles, ornate lid finial, and a subtly scalloped, gilded edge.

Condition Report:

Very good antique condition with a corner chip on lid and base, old stress cracks that are not open but under the surface in the glazing, and NO restorations. Both the base and the lid are structurally intact. As is standard for ironstone of this vintage (over 140 years old), there is fine, uniform glaze crazing across the surface, giving it a wonderful authentic character. The maker's mark is an impressed stamp on the bottom of the base, which is very faint but present.

An exceptional find for collectors of Staffordshire pottery, Aesthetic Movement aesthetics, or antique ironstone dining service.

Shipping & Handling:

This delicate antique will be packed with the utmost care, utilizing heavy bubble wrap and a sturdy box to ensure safe arrival. Please see all photos for details on condition and design. Feel free to reach out with any questions!