{"product_id":"villeroy-boch-old-luxembourg-porcelain-ladle","title":"Villeroy \u0026 Boch \"Old Luxembourg\" Porcelain Soup Ladle, 20th Century, Made in Germany","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason the \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e pattern has never gone out of production — some things are simply too beautiful to retire. First introduced by Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch in the 18th century, this rococo-inspired design has graced European tables for generations, and pieces like this ladle are now finding their way into a new wave of collectors who understand that true quality doesn't have an expiry date. This is slow living made tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOld Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e pattern — also known as \u003cem\u003eVieux Luxembourg\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eAlt Luxemburg\u003c\/em\u003e — features the signature \u003cem\u003eBrindille\u003c\/em\u003e motif: delicate blue floral sprays on a creamy white ground, hand-applied with the kind of precision that modern mass production simply cannot replicate. At 32cm, this soup ladle is a generous, practical size — a considered addition to a curated table setting or a working kitchen that takes its aesthetics seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain itself is Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's premium Vitro Porcelain — dense, weighty, and satisfying in the hand. The brown maker's stamp on the base places production in the mid-to-late 20th century, a period when V\u0026amp;B's German factories were producing some of their finest work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 Old Luxembourg (\u003cem\u003eVieux Luxembourg \/ Alt Luxemburg\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-to-late 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 cm (~12.6 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitro Porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. A minor scuff mark on the lower handle end near the maker's stamp — barely perceptible in use. Two small circular marks on the base of the bowl are stilt marks — kiln support points from the traditional firing process, entirely normal and not a defect. Brown maker's stamp present and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe per Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch's specifications for Vitro Porcelain. Hand washing is recommended to preserve the blue \u003cem\u003eBrindille\u003c\/em\u003e decoration over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ladle is packed with the same care we'd want for our own pieces — wrapped in tissue, cushioned, and boxed to arrive at your door in perfect condition. Free tracked postage with insurance Australia-wide. International buyers, please contact us for a shipping quote.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42483811745838,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Villeroy_BochBlue_WhiteLadle1.jpg?v=1783297106","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/villeroy-boch-old-luxembourg-porcelain-ladle","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}