Villeroy & Boch Burgenland Blue & White Tureen Base

A beautiful Villeroy & Boch Burgenland handled serving bowl, likely originally part of a covered soup tureen. The piece features the collection’s classic blue and white scenic decoration, with countryside landscapes, trees, mountains, floral borders, and softly rounded handles.

The base is marked Villeroy & Boch / Made in France–Saar Economic Union / Burgenland. This mark places the piece in the post-war Saar period, when the Saar region was economically linked to France, generally dated around 1947–1956. The piece was produced by Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach, the historic Saar home of the company.

Villeroy & Boch is one of Europe’s long-standing ceramic houses, with roots dating back to 1748. In 2023, the company celebrated its 275th anniversary, reflecting its long legacy in European ceramics and tableware.

Key Features

• Origin: Mettlach / Saar
  
• Brand: Villeroy & Boch
  
• Collection: Burgenland
  
• Date: Circa 1947–1956
  
• Type*: Handled serving bowl / tureen base
  
• Material: Glazed ceramic / porcelain
  
• Dimension: D 22 x H 8.5 cm
  
• Weight: 865 g
  
• Markings: Villeroy & Boch, Made in France–Saar Economic Union, Burgenland
  
• Condition: Vintage condition with visible crazing, light staining, surface marks, and age-related wear. Lid not included.

A characterful Villeroy & Boch Burgenland piece from an interesting post-war production period, ideal as a serving bowl, decorative ceramic piece, or addition to a blue and white tableware collection.
*PS: Could be matched with the Villeroy & Boch Sauce Boat figures in the last photo. Please note that the Sauce Boat is listed separately.