Lovely French Vintage Antique Oval Foie Gras Terrine with cover - La Bourguignonne - Made in France. This glazed Stoneware Terra cotta Pate Terrine (Tureen)/Rustic Casserole Pot Tureen with Lid was to prepare the duck or goose liver in the oven in pots of different sizes depending on how many you are serving. In France, the paté of choice is its famous 'Foie Gras', made from goose livers. There is a little hole in the knob on the top to let the steam out.
It can also be used to preserve and cook other meats. Cooking in Stoneware gives a softness and more flavor to dishes. . Ceramic Pate Casserole Pot. LIdded Oval Pate Tureen Stoneware Glazed Foie Gras Oven Dish.
I have 2 Different Terrines available as follows below but this listing price is for 1 ONE Terrine.
1. Cobalt Blue Alsace Oval Covered Terrine. Stamped on bottom “2" which signifies the size.
2. Brown Alsace Oval Covered Terrine. Stamped on the bottom "1" which signifies the size.
---- Condition ----
In rustic used vintage condition. Given they have already had a full life, there are signs of age and usage such as manufacturing marks and surface marks/ bumps from the glazing process (surface not smooth), there are areas around the edges of wearing down of the protection glaze or small marks of brown and areas where there is no varnish. there is some areas of decorative surface crazing from the firing process and the Brown Alsace Terrines has chipping around the top cover as shown in the photo collages. Please ask me if you are unsure. PLEASE use ZOOM to review closely the detail and condition of the plates especially the photo collages.
---- Measurements & Weight -----
Approximately...Cobalt Blue Alsace Oval Terrine: 27 cm length x 8 cm height x 9 am width & 1550 grams Brown Alsace Oval Terrine: 26 cm length 7 cm height x 8 cm width & 1150 gram each not including the packaging costs.
--- Additional Notes ---
All items are of vintage quality and will show some signs of age. As it is my main priority to have very happy customers, I try my best to inspect, clean and describe very carefully the vintage condition of my product listings and any exceptional wear on a piece. If you have any doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I prefer to provide you with as much detail to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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I also welcome special requests that I can keep in mind when sourcing for my shop.
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I ship all my products using the French Postal Service (La Poste). For larger items. I ship using Colissimo (La Poste International service) which includes tracking. minimum insurance and estimated delivery dates (which is normally faster than the processing times in my policy section). If you want additional information about insurance or tracking for smaller items. please contact me for details on the supplemental change.
If you live France. Belgium. Luxembourg. Spain. Italy. Great Britain. Portugal. Germany and Austria. I can use Mondial Relay to reduce the shipping charge. If you prefer this option. please contact me for new shipping price quote.
I am also willing to use Happy Post upon request and where ship location is offered in their service plan.
All items are shipped from France to all over the world and I welcome multiple orders to consolidate shipments to help reduce shipping fees. where possible.
To be economically responsible and not charge handling fees. when available. I try to use recycled materials for my packaging while being mindful that the materials are suitable to ensure the safest expedition to protect your purchase during the delivery process. I pack very carefully. especially fragile items. but I do check to make sure I'm using the most cost-efficient method.
