Imperio dinner service, Buen Retiro series

During the second period at the factory (1948-1954) Porcelanas Bidasoa began to develop high-quality pieces, which took their inspiration from models designed by defunct European royal manufacturers, such as the Neapolitan Capodimonte and the Spanish firms Buen Retiro (1760-1808) and Moncloa (1817-1850).

Of this set, Gordailua conserves the following pieces: soup tureen, serving dish, sauce boat, salad bowl, two soup dishes, two dinner plates, and a coffee service. The handles are rectangular in section and the lid of the soup tureen has an inner rim to ensure proper fitting. All pieces have a foot ring and are covered in transparent glaze.

The decoration is inglaze, with gilt 'fillet' edging separating the different sections of the pieces and bands in pink, gold (incorporating plant motifs) and purple.

Markings and stamps: On the bases, there is a stamp with the legend "BIDASOA" in green, in a green laurel wreath and at the foot, "ESPAÑA” (or “SPAIN”) in the same colour.

Bibliography:

Álvarez, Marian; Jiménez, Maite; Mujika Goñi, Amaia. Euskal lozak eta portzelanak = Lozas y Porcelanas Vascas. Siglos XVIII-XX Mendeak. Bilbao, Euskal Museoa - Museo Vasco, 2009.

Inventory No: (GFA- 018586-001 et al…)