Bride Of Lammermoor

📚 From Page to Porcelain: “Bride of Lammermoor” Covered Tureen

Some antiques don’t just sit quietly on a shelf—they tell a story. This covered tureen, part of the “Scott’s Illustrations” series, is inspired by Sir Walter Scott’s The Bride of Lammermoor, a gothic romance filled with tragedy, feuding families, and a doomed love affair.

The interior bears the elegant blue transfer backstamp:
🖋️ Scott’s Illustrations – Bride of Lammermoor, encircled by a ribbon scroll and Victorian floral detailing. It’s a poetic hallmark of Staffordshire's golden age of transferware, c. 1840–1860.

This piece is more than a soup server—it's a conversation starter, blending literature and tableware. Covered tureens from this series are scarce, especially those in good condition. The molded edge and soft glaze give it timeless charm.

🔎 Quick Facts:

• Likely Staffordshire origin (Enoch Wood or Ridgway are frequent makers)

• Deep blue transfer decoration

• Mid-19th century (c. 1845–1860)