Antique aged French ironstone tureen/soupiere dating from the last quarter of the 19th century - Unusual Lilac/lavender colour way and rare pattern Volubilis. Transfer ware pattern from the Bordeaux Vieillard Factory. Elegant detailing around the top finial and fabulously detailed side handles -  The Lavender colour is strong and unfaded. The tureen has impressed numbers and letters on the base.+ the factory stamp under the glaze. Measurements-Width inc handles 11"/28cms  Height 6"/15cms  Condition - It is an antique piece and as such has expected wear - no chips to rims or lid - even shading /tea staining- more prominent on the base than the lid - there is a fine old short hairline running 2cms down from the rim -. Please do check out the photos they are an important and integral part of the description. Any questions please do not hesitate to convo us~  We will be posting the item from France (Rest assurred the item will be extremely well packed/double boxed with professional packaging materials)