VINTAGE Italian Majolica Cabbage Tureen Set Carrot Handles Platter Ladle RARE

Vintage Italian Majolica Round Cabbage Tureen with Carrot Handles, Lid, Ladle & 16″ Platter – Marked Carraro

Description

This vintage Italian majolica-style tureen set by Carraro is a whimsical and highly collectible example of faience design. Crafted and hand-painted to resemble a cabbage with rich green leaves and bright carrot handles, it perfectly embodies the trompe-l’oeil ceramic tradition of Italy. Both decorative and functional, it makes a striking table centerpiece or display piece.

The set includes:

Large 16″ round platter with cabbage leaf detail

Round tureen base with carrot side handles (14″ across handles)

Matching domed lid topped with carrot finial (total height with lid 12″)

Original ladle, leaf and carrot motif (11.25″ long)

The underside is hand-marked Carraro, confirming Italian origin.

Condition

Beautiful display condition with vintage character

Minor imperfections typical of faience: small glaze flakes/chips and crazing inside the tureen

No structural cracks or major repairs noted

Gentle wear consistent with age and use

Dimensions

• Platter: 16″ diameter

• Tureen with handles: 14″ wide

• Height with lid: 12″

• Ladle: 11.25″ long

Why You’ll Love It

This complete Carraro cabbage and carrot tureen set is a true rarity, rarely found with its platter, lid, and ladle intact. With its large scale and whimsical trompe-l’oeil design, it is perfect for display in a French country kitchen, farmhouse dining room, or Provence-inspired interior. Both elegant and playful, it’s a must-have for collectors of majolica and vintage Italian ceramics.

💛 Thoughtfully Curated & Packaged:

Each treasure is hand-selected with care, and every order is packed with love and attention to detail to ensure it arrives safely to you.

Whenever possible, we use reclaimed packaging—including estate-sale finds like vintage jewelry boxes—and our bubble wrap is made from recycled plastic ♻️

We kindly ask that you recycle your packaging too. Thank you for helping us care for the planet!

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Your antique friend,

Claudia

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