An elegantly shaped white ironstone soup tureen or soupière, made by St Amand in the late 19th to early 20th century
 
It has delighful signs of use, if you love your antiques perfectly imperfect!
 
There are some small chips around the rim and some staining around the bowl and one handle.
 
It stacks beautifully and is delightful filled with bulbs or blooms
 
The tureen measures it measures 8.5" across, plus handles and 6" tall