1960s Le Gefle Upsala-Ekeby BLA BLOM Cobalt Flow Blue Swedish Covered

Description : The item up for bids is a gorgeous vintage Upsala-Ekeby covered casserole or serving dish in the Blå Blom (Blue Flower) pattern. Blå Blom was designed by Paula von Freymann during her stint at Upsala-Ekeby (1964-1966). It has a beautiful cobalt flow blue floral decoration on both sides with matching blue trim on the lid. The knob on the lid and the rim of the pot have reeded edges. There is a stick handle on one side and a thumb nub opposite for easy lifting. The pot is signed on the bottom Le Gefle, Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, Blå Blom. It still retains a paper label on the bottom that I assume is care instructions (it's in Swedish). The pot comes in a Georg Jensen box, I don't know if it's original to the pot but there is a hand written 'bean pot' notation on the side so I imagine it's been in there for a while. It's a beautiful example of mid-century Swedish country design, have some fun and bid! Condition : It is in good vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks, or repairs. It has age appropriate handling wear with scattered surface scratches and pinpricks. The surface is glossy and the colors are sublime. The glaze shows fairly uniform overall surface crazing. The interior is clean and shiny (this may have been a serving pot but it was never cooked in). There is an un-glazed strip on the inside rim that has darkened a bit with age, it's worth noting but doesn't detract at all in my opinion. It's a lovely pot that is suitable for use or display. The Georg Jensen box has more than average wear and tear with split seams and damage on the bottom. The pictures are the best indicator as to condition, please use the zoom feature and check them out. Dimensions : The bowl portion is about 7" in diameter at its widest, the overall length is about 11" from the end of the handle to the tip of the thumb nub, and it's about 7" tall at the top of the finial. (Note: measurements are approximate) Shipping : The buyer of this fine item will be responsible for shipping costs which will be added to the final bid. We use the US Postal Service for shipping. Shipping costs and options are described on the "Shipping and payments" tab in the listing. We ship as soon as possible after the auction ends, generally the business day following the date payment is received. Payment Options : Payment must be received within 2 days of the auction’s closing. We accept PayPal. Please Review Our General Auction Policies : The items we sell are vintage or antique, and as such they will show varying signs of age and wear (i.e. abrasions, dings, patina, etc.). We do our best to describe all of our items, but often we don't overstate the obvious signs of age that are inherent in vintage items. Please view all the photographs closely as they are important elements in the item’s description. If you have specific questions or concerns please ask for more information before you bid. We do not sell "on approval". We make every attempt to provide accurate information pertaining to condition so sales are final. In the event that an item is materially different from the description, please contact us within 2 days of receiving your package and we will review returns on a case by case scenario. Under no circumstances will shipping charges be reimbursed, so please bid accordingly. International Buyers – Please Note : Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Questions : If you have questions, please email before bidding. We will be happy to provide additional information as needed. We are here to help.