Description
A French majolica covered tureen in the shape of a trompe l’oeil melon by Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
Molded in the form of a large yellow melon with green vines and leaves. The lid is decorated with leaves and a top knob molded as a small melon. The bottom half of the melon is attached to a large tray molded as a leaf with deep relief veining.
The base is stamped: Sarreguemines, France. An impressed mold No. 3680
13 in. L x 9.5 in. W x 7 in. H
In excellent condition.