Rare Haviland Schleiger 679-1 16 Cup SOUP TUREEN with Pink Rose Boughs & Gold

  

Rare Haviland Schleiger 679-1 - 16 Cup SOUP TUREEN with Pink Rose Boughs & Gold. Stunning piece that will hold 16 cups of liquid with an inch to spare before breaching the rim. There are long trailing rose bouquets inside and out as well as heavy gold trim. Is truly elegant with the Marseille shape that is generally oval/tray shaped.

Identification guide cites that the shape was designed by Edouard Lideneher, a sculptor. Associated with Haviland & Co.

It is 11 inches long, 8.75 inches wide and 5 inches tall (excluding the lid).