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Vintage Caldas da Rainha Portuguese Cabbage Tureen with Lid, signed F. Mendes

Item Number: LOPM68

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$350.00
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A delightful vintage Portuguese majolica tureen with lid, handcrafted in the 1950s by F. Mendes in Caldas da Rainha, the historic heart of Portuguese pottery. This charming tureen, stamped F. MENDES, CALDAS DA RAINHA, PORTUGAL is shaped like a cabbage and finished in a beautiful light green glaze with delicate white accents, capturing the organic texture and layered form of cabbage leaves in striking detail.

 

Caldas da Rainha, often called the capital of Portuguese ceramics, has a long tradition of pottery dating back to the Neolithic Era. The city rose to international prominence in the late 19th century thanks to artist Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro, whose naturalistic designs helped define the region’s iconic ceramic style. Cabbage ware, or louça das Caldas, became a beloved motif, inspired by the flora of Portugal and executed in a whimsical, yet functional, form. F. Mendes, believed to have worked as an artistic director at the renowned Bordallo Pinheiro factory from the 1940s to the 1970s, is celebrated for continuing this rich ceramic tradition. His pieces are known for their vibrant glazes, faithful use of original molds, and playful, nature inspired designs.

 

This tureen is a quintessential example of mid-century Caldas da Rainha majolica. Both decorative and practical, it's perfect for serving soup or as a striking centerpiece in any French or country style kitchen or dining room.

Dimensions:

diameter: 11.75"

h - 7.75" with lid; 5.5" without lid

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Maker: F. Mendes

Origin: Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

Date: Circa 1950s

Material: Glazed majolica earthenware

Color: Light green with delicate white highlights

Design: Naturalistic cabbage form with layered relief and molded lid handle

Technique: Relief-molded majolica with hand-glazed finish

Markings: Stamped “F. Mendes Caldas da Rainha Portugal” on base

Dimensions: Approx. 7.75″ H with lid (5.5″ without lid) x 11.75″ diameter

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; light wear consistent with age

Use: Soup service, centerpiece, or decorative kitchenware

Sold: Individually

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