This stunning Bernardaud covered vegetable dish with underplate is a must-have for any fine dinnerware collection. The elegant cobalt blue color is beautifully accented by the gold encrusted design. Made of high-quality porcelain in Limoges, France, this dish is a true work of art.
Perfect for serving your favorite dishes at a special occasion, this covered vegetable dish is 12 inches in height. Its brand and finish speak for themselves, making it a true standout piece. Add it to your collection today and impress your guests with its beauty and functionality.
The Covered Oval Vegetable measures 12" x 7.5"
The Oval Platter measures 13.25" long
Msrp for the platter $11,307.00
Msrp for the covered vegetable $22,049.00
This fabulous set is decorated in cobalt with the "Incrustation" technique that has been passed down
over five generations in the Bernardaud factory .This complex acid engraving decoration technique requires approximately thirty manipulations, six firings, and at least three days for a piece to see the light. First the decoration is printed, not in color, but in a protective varnish that is an acid resistant material. The piece is immersed in a bath of hydrofluoric acid, which attacks the enamel that isn't protected by the varnish, creating the design's pattern. Rinsed in petroleum, the etching of the plate is checked by an application lampblack before being decorated with at least two layers of gold (shiny then mat) or shiny platinum, requiring at least two firings. The gold is then polished by hand using a cloth, fine sand and water to give it all its shine. An incrustation can be associated either with Cobalt Blue, requiring firing at 1400 degrees, or with a 'Gold in relief' technique consisting in making thick patterns with a brush using a special paste and then after firing, the pattern is sprinkled with gold before being fired again. The incrustation requires exceptional know-how that Bernardaud is proud to perpetuate.
Please view all photos and ask any questions prior to purchasing
sr14/br16