{"product_id":"villeroy-boch-basket-vilbofour-oval-soup-tureen","title":"Villeroy \u0026 Boch 'Basket' Large Covered Tureen — Designed by Helen von Boch, Vitro Porcelain, West Germany, c.1983–1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are pieces that were engineered to last, and then there are pieces that were \u003cem\u003edesigned\u003c\/em\u003e to last — conceived with intention, made with conviction, and built from materials that laugh at the passage of time. This Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch \u003cem\u003eBasket\u003c\/em\u003e tureen is both. Designed by Helen von Boch and produced in West Germany between 1983 and 1990, it is made from Vitro Porcelain — Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's vitreous china, renowned for its exceptional strength and chip resistance. You simply cannot buy this quality of construction new today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBasket\u003c\/em\u003e pattern is one of Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's most beloved discontinued designs — a vibrant, hand-painted style arrangement of pears, apples, plums, and berries nestled in a woven basket, framed by a crisp green and white lattice border with warm mustard-yellow trim. Large, oval, and commanding, with robust integrated loop handles, this is a piece that earns its place at the centre of the table. A considered addition to a serious Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch collection, or the kind of heirloom serving piece that becomes the centrepiece of every winter dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe black backstamp authenticates production to the pre-reunification West Germany era, placing this firmly in the 1983–1990 window — a true mid-vintage treasure from the original production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBasket\u003c\/em\u003e (discontinued)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helen von Boch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1983–1990, West Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (handle to handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e 37cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight (with lid):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 18cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitro Porcelain (vitreous china)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher and microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition. Glaze retains its original bright, high-gloss shine. No cracks, crazing, or exterior chips. There is a single tiny nick on the internal rim of the lid, completely hidden when the lid is seated on the base — it does not affect display or use in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe. Despite its robust construction, handle with care when loading — the weight of the piece means impact against other items in the dishwasher is the primary risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is packed with the care it deserves — double-boxed with generous cushioning to ensure it arrives safely. Free tracked postage within Australia, fully insured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42483992231982,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Villeroy_BochBasketSoupTerrine5.jpg?v=1783324306","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/villeroy-boch-basket-vilbofour-oval-soup-tureen","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}