Ceramic sauce tureen or gravy boat with lid, featuring blue transfer-printed floral decoration on white earthenware

This type of ceramic sauce tureen or gravy boat was commonly produced in England and continental Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The blue transfer-printed floral pattern on white earthenware was a popular decorative style during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often used for everyday dining services as well as more formal tableware. These pieces were mass-produced by numerous pottery manufacturers in Staffordshire, England, and other ceramic centers, making them accessible to middle-class households. Such tureens are highly valued by collectors of antique transferware, Victorian dining accessories, and those who appreciate farmhouse or cottage-style decor. The blue and white color scheme remains timeless and versatile, fitting well into both traditional and shabby chic interiors. Collectors prize these pieces for their historical craftsmanship, decorative appeal, and their connection to the social history of dining customs in the 19th and early 20th centuries.