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English White Ironstone

Antique English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English white ironstone six slice toast rack, circa 1910. This beautiful toast
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Vintage 1910s English Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

Antique English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Antique English White Ironstone Toast Rack
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.25 in W 7.8 in D 3.4 in
Large 19th Century English White Ironstone Pitcher
By J.&G. Meakin
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English white ironstone pitcher by J. & G. Meakin, circa 1890. Maker's mark on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Pitchers

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Ironstone

19th Century English White Ironstone Fluted Square Bowl Dish
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique petite English white ironstone bowl with a lovely fluted design, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls

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Ironstone

Antique English White Ironstone Fluted Lady Finger Square Bowl Dish, circa 1900
By John Maddock Sons Ltd.
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique English white ironstone bowl with a lovely fluted or scalloped Lady Finger
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Antique Early 1900s English Serving Bowls

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Ironstone

19th Century Large English Blue White Plate Ironstone
By Ironstone China
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century large English blue & white plate Ironstone China.
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Art

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Ceramic

Antique English Blue and White Ironstone Platter on Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout 19th Century English blue and white tray transfer decorated with tree, boats and figures
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tray Tables

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Ironstone

Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Ironstone White Farmhouse Milk Water Pitchers - Set of 2. Circa Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers

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Ironstone

English Victoria Ware Ironstone Blancmange Fish Mould in Blue and White
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful antique blancmange fish mold. A lovely example of Victoria Ware, this heavy ironstone
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Early 20th Century English Country Planters and Jardinieres

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Ceramic, Ironstone, Paint

English Blue and White Ironstone Tableware, Transfer Bowl by Cauldon Messina
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality antique transfer plate or serving bowl by Cauldon Messina. English blue and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Antique Flow Blue and White Transferware Ironstone Platter Dish w Chinese Dragon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Flow Blue and White Transferware Ironstone Large Platter Dish with Chinese Dragon
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

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Porcelain

Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters
By Crown Staffordshire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English blue and white ironstone serving platter. This Fine example of early blue
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Antique 19th Century English Country Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters
Collection of Three English Blue Willow Platters
$1,276 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 15 in W 12 in D 2 in

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19th Century English White Ironstone Pitchers
Located in Culver City, CA
This assortment of some of our finest White Ironstone pitchers provide a wonderful variety of
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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Pitchers

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Ironstone

English Copeland Ironstone Aesthetic Movement Blue and White Platter
By Copeland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Copeland ironstone Aesthetic Movement blue and white platter, 19th century, the face
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

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Pottery, Ironstone

1920s English Ironstone Dinner Plates by Johnson Brothers Set of 8
By Johnson Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th century set of eight English ironstone dinner plates by Johnson Brothers. Pattern features a
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Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

19th Century English Blue and White Transferware Platter
Located in Birmingham, AL
Blue and white transferware platter with beautiful decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

19th Century English Blue and White Transferware Platter
Located in Birmingham, AL
Blue and white transferware platter with impressive scale and beautiful decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

19th Century English Blue and White Transferware Tureen
Located in Birmingham, AL
Blue and white transferware tureen with beautiful decoration. Anchor imprint on bottom.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Three assorted English white ironstone tureens
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three assorted English white ironstone tureens
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Antique 19th Century British Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique English White Ironstone Bowl
By Alfred Meakin
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large 19th-Century English Staffordshire white ironstone bowl by Alfred Meakin. Maker's
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Bowls

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Ironstone

19th-Century Large English Blue White Ironstone Platter Eton College
By Ironstone China
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century large English blue & white platter Eton college. Ironstone China. Hairline
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Ceramic

Large White English Ironstone White Pitcher
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely English Ironstone pitcher. There is some discoloration at the top within a crazed line.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Ironstone

English Blue and White Antique Ironstone Tureen
Located in Houston, TX
Found in England, this is a beautiful blue and white ironstone tureen. The piece, with blue
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ceramics

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Ironstone

English Blue and White Antique Ironstone Tureen
Located in Houston, TX
Found in England, this is a beautiful blue and white ironstone tureen. The piece, with blue
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Early 20th Century English Soup Tureens

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century English Victorian Blue White Platter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A superb 19th century transferware ironstone platter from England in the classic "Blue Willow
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Pair of Antique English Wedgwood Noma School Flow Blue and Gilt Porcelain Bowls
By Wedgwood
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique English Wedgwood Noma pattern ironstone bowls feature polychromed, flow blue and
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

Pair of Antique English Wedgwood Noma Flow Blue and Gilt Porcelain Tureens
By Wedgwood
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique English Wedgwood Noma pattern ironstone tureens feature polychromed, flow blue and
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Soup Tureens

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Porcelain, Ironstone

Blue White Porcelain Pitcher Bowl
Located in Malibu, CA
English ironstone antique blue & white bowl & pitcher set featuring a floral designs throughout
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Ceramic

Blue 
White Porcelain Pitcher 
Bowl
Blue 
White Porcelain Pitcher 
Bowl
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
Antique 19th Century English White Ironstone Fluted Bowl
By Thomas Furnival Sons
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique English white ironstone bowl with a lovely fluted design and scalloped rim
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ironstone

Large 19th Century English White Ironstone Vase Jardiniere Table Centerpiece
By Alfred Meakin
Located in Pearland, TX
A large beautiful antique English white ironstone vase or planter by Alfred Meakin, circa 1897
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Antique Late 19th Century English Vases

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Ironstone

19th Century English White Ironstone Vase Jardiniere Table Centerpiece
By J.&G. Meakin
Located in Pearland, TX
A large beautiful antique English white ironstone vase or planter by J & G Meakin, Hanley, England
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Vases

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Ironstone

Vintage English White Ironstone Toast Rack
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage English white white ironstone toast rack, circa 1950. No maker's mark. This
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Mid-20th Century English Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

19th Century English White Ironstone Punch Bowl
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th century English Staffordshire white ironstone punch bowl or mixing bowl by
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Bowls

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Ironstone

Large Antique 19th-Century English White Ironstone Pitcher
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English Staffordshire white ironstone pitcher or jug by Richard Alcock made in
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Ironstone

19th Century English Fluted White Ironstone Square Bowl
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique English white ironstone bowl with a lovely fluted design, circa 1890. Maker's
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Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Bowls

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Ironstone

19th Century English Fluted White Ironstone Footed Bowl
By Edward Clarke Tunstall
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique English white ironstone footed bowl with a lovely fluted design by Edward
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls

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Ironstone

19th C. Victorian English Copeland White Ironstone Rose Thistle Jelly Mold
By Copeland
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century Victorian English white ironstone jelly or pudding mold. Impressed
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

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Ironstone

19th Century Ironstone Pitcher with Fig Leaf Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century English white ironstone pitcher/ ewer have a distinctive shape with an embossed
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Ironstone

Large Antique 19th Century White Ironstone Pitcher
By J.&G. Meakin
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique English white ironstone pitcher by J. & G. Meakin, circa 1890. Maker's mark on the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

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Ironstone

Pair of English 19th Century Mason s Patent Blue and White Ironstone Vases
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English blue and white Mason's patent ironstone vases from the 19th century, with
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Antique 19th Century English Vases

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Ironstone

19th Century Large English Blue and White Ironstone Platter Eton College
By Ironstone China
Located in Austin, TX
19th century large English blue and white platter eton college. Ironstone China. Hairline
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Art

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Ceramic

English 19th Century Blue and White Mason s Patent Ironstone Octagonal Pitcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English blue and white Mason's patent ironstone pitcher from the 19th century, with chinoiserie
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Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

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Ironstone

English Ironstone G&J Meakin Scalloped Oval Platter
By J.&G. Meakin
Located in Malibu, CA
English ironstone "classic white" oval serving platter with a grooved border by J&G Meakin. There
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20th Century English Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Antique Patented White Ironstone Ham Stand, English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A very rare piece of antique Kitchenalia White ironstone ham stand. The so called "Klipstand
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

Early Large English Ironstone Serving Bowl
By Meakin Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large snow white English ironstone basin or serving bowl is in mint condition. This large bowl
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Bowls

Blue and White Chinese Bird Platter
By Wm. Adams, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th c. English blue and white ironstone platter. Blue underglaze pattern markings for Wm
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

Blue and White Chinese Bird Platter
Blue and White Chinese Bird Platter
H 1.38 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Set of Six Blue and White Chinese Bird Plates
By Wm. Adams, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six blue and white Chinese bird plates. Early 20th c. English blue and white ironstone
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

RARE LARGE 19TH C ENGLISH WHITE IRONSTONE CAKE STAND
Located in Essex, MA
Rare, very large and well potted English white ironstone cake stand marked 'W. M . Co.' with the
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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Collection of 17 English White Ironstone Pudding Molds
Located in Essex, MA
A large collection of 17 geometric English white ironstone pudding molds of various shapes and
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Antique 19th Century English Jars

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Earthenware

19th Century English White Ironstone Pure Butter Dish
Located in London, GB
English 19th century Fine grocer or dairy's white ironstone display dish for PURE BUTTER. A
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Antique 19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

19TH C STAFFORDSHIRE CHINOISERIE OVAL PLATTER
Located in Essex, MA
19th century English white ironstone Staffordshire oval platter with whimsical transfer printed
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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

COLLECTION OF 7 19TH C WHITE IRONSTONE PITCHERS
Located in Essex, MA
A collection of 7 19th century English Staffordshire and American white ironstone pitchers of
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Antique 19th Century Pottery

Vintage Staffordshire Ironstone Footbath
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, 1940's vintage English Staffordshire blue & white footbath. Ironstone with a gloss glaze and
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Vintage 1940s English Serving Bowls

SELECTION OF IRONSTONE (TIP OF THE ICEBERG)
Located in Essex, MA
A sampling of the very large collection of English and American white ironstone which is a
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

19th Century Ironstone Compote Filled with Stone Fruit
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century English Staffordshire white ironstone compote filled with a collection of 18 pieces
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Vintage 1920s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Alabaster

White Ironstone Grocer s Cheese Slab
Located in Downham Market, GB
glazed white ironstone English grocer's slab with black 'Cheese' lettering to the front panel & makers
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Vintage 1940s British Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

White Ironstone Grocer
s Cheese Slab
White Ironstone Grocer
s Cheese Slab
H 2.56 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Victorian Adams Ironstone Blue, White Transfer Punch Bowl, English 1850 B1642
By Adams
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Victorian Adams Ironstone Blue, white transfer punch bowl, English 1850 B1642 England
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Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Decorative Bowls

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Ironstone

19th Century English Blue and White Transferware Platter
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful 19th century blue and white transferware platter with river scene.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century English Blue and White Transferware Platter
Located in Birmingham, AL
Blue and white transferware platter with impressive scale and beautiful decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century English Blue and White Transferware Platter
Located in Birmingham, AL
Blue and white transfer ware of impressive scale produced by Powell and Bishop in Handley
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Antique Late 19th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

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English White Ironstone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English white ironstone for your home. Each English white ironstone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, ironstone and stoneware. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect English white ironstone — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each English white ironstone bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English white ironstone over the years, but those crafted by Ironstone China, Wedgwood and Adams are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an English White Ironstone?

Prices for an English white ironstone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $1,267, while the average can fetch as much as $438.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About English White Ironstone
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    White ironstone is an antique pottery originally made in the United Kingdom. It was created in the 19th century as a cheaper, mass-produced alternative to porcelain. Shop white ironstone on 1stDibs.