Antique Grand Tour Sauce Tureen Signed Giustiniani (Naples, Mid-19th Century)

An exceptional, museum-quality serving set, steeped in the romance of the 19th-century Grand Tour and bearing the prestigious mark of one of Italy’s greatest ceramic dynasties.

This magnificent tureen, astonishingly complete with its original underplate and matching ceramic ladle, is a masterwork of Neapolitan craftsmanship. Characterized by a warm peach-toned glaze, it features striking black monochrome medallions depicting classic Italianate landscapes and a captivating view of a smoking Mount Vesuvius. The sculptural lid is crowned with a charming bird-shaped finial. The underside proudly bears the impressed cursive mark of “Giustiniani”, the premier ceramics manufactory in 19th-century Naples, highly sought after by aristocratic travelers of the era. A truly rare collector’s centerpiece that brings historic Italian elegance to any setting.

Technical Details & Condition:

• Estimated Period: Mid-19th Century (c. 1830-1850).

• Manufacturer: Giustiniani (Naples, Italy). Clearly marked on the base.

• Material: Glazed fine earthenware (terraglia) with monochrome decoration.

• Dimensions: Underplate/Tureen Base 24 cm x 16 cm | Total Height 16 cm.

• Condition: Good antique condition with noted historical flaws. The tureen body, the sculptural lid, and the highly rare original ladle are in excellent condition. Please note: As shown in the detailed photos, the matching underplate has a small chip on the outer scalloped edge and an associated hairline crack. The price has been adjusted to reflect these imperfections, though the set retains immense historical and collectible value.