{"product_id":"villeroy-boch-old-luxembourg-blue-white-bowl-25cm","title":"Villeroy \u0026 Boch 'Old Luxembourg' Large Serving Bowl 25cm — Made in West Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome patterns earn their place in history not through reinvention, but through the quiet confidence of never needing to change. Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e — known in French as \u003cem\u003eVieux Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e — is one of those patterns. The delicate cobalt blue \"brindille\" motif, a flowering twig rendered in the Rococo tradition, was first introduced by the Boch brothers in 1768 and has been in continuous production ever since. That is over 250 years on the table, which is not a record many patterns can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis large 25cm serving bowl is an early production piece, marked with the \"West Germany\" backstamp that dates it to before German reunification in 1990 — a detail that adds genuine provenance to an already distinguished piece. The under-glaze cobalt blue is permanent and fade-proof, the soft wave-like relief on the rim is crisp and well-defined, and the brilliant white vitro porcelain has the particular density and weight that distinguishes early Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch production from later iterations. A considered addition to a collected \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e table, or a handsome standalone piece for someone who appreciates the enduring authority of 18th-century European porcelain design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch, West Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg (Vieux Luxembourg)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Serving Bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.125kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitro Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (DE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch, West Germany (pre-1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Minimal surface wear consistent with careful use. No chips, cracks, or repairs. There is one small rust-coloured spot on the interior glaze near the upper rim — visible on close inspection and documented in the photos — and one small scuff mark on the exterior. Neither affects the structural integrity or practical use of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe. The under-glaze cobalt blue pattern is permanent and fade-proof. Hand washing recommended to preserve the piece long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked postage Australia-wide, including insurance. This bowl will be double-boxed and packed with professional-grade materials to ensure it arrives in perfect condition. We take the safe delivery of every piece seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42477841055790,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Villeroy_BochBlue_WhiteBowl1.jpg?v=1783059072","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/villeroy-boch-old-luxembourg-blue-white-bowl-25cm","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}