Chinese Porcelain Soup Tureen

In the early 2000s Kenilworth Historical Society acquired a Large Soup Tureen from Charles Sears. It was given to Charles’ great-grandma, Helen Sears, wife of Joseph Sears by her aunt Martha Barry Paine. The tureen was brought from Russia, by Captain John Lambert probably in the 18th century.

For centuries soup tureens can be found in a variety of designs. The dish served as the centerpiece of the family’s table and was used to serve soup, stews, chowder, and broth. This white and blue elegant porcelain tureen has two handles and features flowers, landscapes, etc.