Vintage Arcopal France Scalloped Large Serving Salad Bowls Veronica Set of 2
£45.00
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Vintage Arcopal France Scalloped Large Serving Salad Bowls Veronica Set of 2
£45.00
Item Overview
- Type: Large Scalloped Serving Bowls / Deep Salad Fruit Mixing Dishes
- Designer / Artist: Arc International Studio Designers
- Brand: Arcopal
- Manufacturer: Cristallerie d'Arques (Arc France)
- MPN: Veronica & Lonicera Mixed Set (Pattern Codes: Veronica / Romantique)
- Place of Origin: France
- Style: Retro French Country / Mid-Century Kitchenware
- Colour: Luminous White, Delphinium Blue, Coral Pink, and Sage Green
- Design Era: 1980s Vintage (c. Mid-1980s)
- Material: Opaline Tempered Glass (Opal Milk Glass)
- Set Includes: Two Deep Swirl Silhouette Statement Serving Bowls
- Features: Break Resistant, Thermal Shock Proof, Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe
- Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
- Size and Capacity: Each Bowl: Diameter: 24.1 cm (9.5 in) / Depth: 10.2 cm (4.0 in)
Dating & Historical Context
- Dating: This matching set dates to the mid-1980s. The sharp, relief-moulded debossed "Arcopal France" block lettering styled directly into the base rim represents the classic production hallmark window used before Arc International updated their global distribution branding in the late 1990s.
- Historical Note: Introduced by glassmaking powerhouse Cristallerie d'Arques in 1958, Arcopal's specialized opaline milk glass became a celebrated fixture of European kitchens. This pair combines two of their most beloved country-cottage motifs: the sky-blue "Veronica" (Myosotis / Forget-Me-Not) floral pattern alongside a complementary trailing pinkish-coral floral spray. Built on identical wrythen-ribbed swirl bodies, these bowls showcase the mix-and-match table styling that defined mid-to-late 20th-century retro kitchen decor.
Description
A beautifully preserved duo of vintage French tableware, this pair of large, maximum-capacity serving bowls showcases Arcopal’s signature luminous white milk glass finish. Both bowls share an identical, robust silhouette defined by sweeping moulded ribs that culminate in a soft scalloped perimeter. One bowl features the vibrant blue delphinium blossoms of the Veronica line, while its partner features elegant long-stemmed pinkish flora, making them an ideal visual pairing for country house tables.
A beautifully preserved duo of vintage French tableware, this pair of large, maximum-capacity serving bowls showcases Arcopal’s signature luminous white milk glass finish. Both bowls share an identical, robust silhouette defined by sweeping moulded ribs that culminate in a soft scalloped perimeter. One bowl features the vibrant blue delphinium blossoms of the Veronica line, while its partner features elegant long-stemmed pinkish flora, making them an ideal visual pairing for country house tables.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
- Wrythen Swirl Moulding: Crafted with iconic radiating diagonal ribs on the exterior walls, creating a gorgeous play of light and giving the piece a classic textured feel.
- Scalloped Toothed Rim: Features a delicately waved upper edge that enhances the organic, petalled floral design when viewed from above.
- Non-Porous Tempered Glass: Engineered using Arc's famous thermal tempering process, ensuring the gleaming white interior remains entirely impervious to food staining or odours.
Condition Report
Both bowls are in fantastic vintage condition. The opaline white bodies are wonderfully bright with a high-gloss finish, completely free from chips, hairline fractures, or flea bites along the delicate scalloped rims. The external floral transfers are crisp, vibrant, and completely intact with no washing wear or scratch degradation. The interiors show virtually no signs of grey metal cutlery marking, maintaining a beautiful, clean display quality. (Please refer to the gallery images to view the physical ruler measurements against your current collection).
Both bowls are in fantastic vintage condition. The opaline white bodies are wonderfully bright with a high-gloss finish, completely free from chips, hairline fractures, or flea bites along the delicate scalloped rims. The external floral transfers are crisp, vibrant, and completely intact with no washing wear or scratch degradation. The interiors show virtually no signs of grey metal cutlery marking, maintaining a beautiful, clean display quality. (Please refer to the gallery images to view the physical ruler measurements against your current collection).
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY.
- Packaging: Securely double-wrapped in high-density bubble wrap and housed in a robust, crush-tested cardboard box to protect the scalloped opaline edges completely during international transport.
- Dispatch: Order before 12:00pm and we ship the same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
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- Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.