RORSTRAND RARE Sylvia Jubileumsservis Water Pitcher - 1 Liter

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On offer are is a very rare item from the celebrated ceramicist Sylvia Leuchovius:  a water pitcher (tillbringare) from the Sylvia Jublieumsservis, debuting in limited release in 1976 to commemorate Rörstrands 250th anniversary.  Leuchovius was employed by Rörstrand for 20 years, and like her colleague Marianne Westman, Leuchoviuss creations often had a touch of unexpected whimsy.  In the “Sylvia” line — which is renowned for its simplistic elegance — service items are adorned with a single wreath of stylized pansy/violet blossoms, giving the set an almost minimalist, Asian-inspired feel.  The water pitcher is one of the more difficult-to-come-by items from the line.  The pitcher stands at 6 inches tall (15 cm), and has a spout-to-handle length of approximately 6 ¼ inches (16 cm).  The pitcher comfortably holds one liter of liquid (although when filled to the brim, the pitcher can contain up to 1200 ml).


 


Condition Report:


This pitcher is in excellent vintage condition.  There is no evidence of damage or repair to this item.

 

Oblique lighting reveals absolutely no evidence of crazing (craquelure) or discoloration on the exterior.  The finish is very glossy and beautiful.  The stylized violet motif is vibrant, and while consistent color is observed throughout, there is one violet whose blue outline has faded in spots (visible in Picture 4 and highlighted in Picture 10).  The handle and edges are very smooth, and the entire underside is unremarkable.  The interior is clean and odor-free.  There are two very faint, inconsequential marks underneath the glaze noted on the interior:  one on the circular floor (Picture 8, 7 o’clock); and another very small, pinpoint ink smudge along the interior sidewall (unphotographed).  This is a very handsome vessel, a must-have for devotees of this line.  This pitcher is stamped “Rörstrand Sweden Sylvia” and “250 år Jubileumsservis.”  It also carries the VDN-P555 stamp, Rörstrand’s designation that this is a porcelain item that is dishwasher safe to 75 degrees Celsius.


Shipping:

The listed shipping is for buyers in the contiguous United States.  If you reside in Alaska or Hawaii, please contact me for a shipping quote.  My auctions are currently closed to international customers, but if you reside outside the US and are interested in bidding, please reach out to me.  (Please understand that I am not responsible for any duties or delays imposed by Customs in your country, and I cannot declare any items shipped to you for less than their sale price.)

Since I am a new seller, for auction lots with more than one item, I may use an outside packing service in order to help ensure that your purchase arrives damage-free.  Fragile collectibles will be double-boxed where appropriate and practical.

 

 

Return Policy:

As a longtime buyer of vintage pottery, I understand that disappointments sometimes happen.  Terms like “excellent” and “near mint” are subjective, meaning wildly different things to different people.  And it can be difficult to agree on when “wear and tear consistent with age” has ventured into the territory of actual damage.  Rather than quibble,  if you are dissatisfied with any item that you purchase from me, for any reason, simply return it to me within 14 days in the condition in which it was sent, and I will happily refund your money.  I will pay for return shipping costs, but regrettably, I cannot refund outbound shipping and handling fees in such cases.  Of course, should an item sustain any damage during transit, you will receive a complete refund.  (In the event that a multi-item shipment sustains only partial damage, please contact me so that we can work out a satisfactory solution.)  All I ask in return is that you document any damage, retain all packing materials, and assist me during the claims process. 

 

In my experience, the best transactions are ones where there is open, honest communication on both sides.  My goal is to find happy homes for these treasures, with the hope that they will bring their new owners as much joy as they’ve brought me.

 

 

About Me:

I have been an avid Blue Fire (Blå Eld) and Koka Blue (Koka Blå) collector for almost 20 years.  I own over 400 pieces in each line, so if you are hunting for something in particular, please reach out to me – there’s a good chance that I have what you’re looking for.  I absolutely love chatting with other Rorstrand enthusiasts!

 

Finally, don’t be afraid to ask questions.  I’d rather be deluged with questions than to have my buyers experience one drop of regret with any item that I sell.

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