Excellent Wheat & Clover Ironstone Milk Pitcher Meakin
Excellent Wheat & Clover Ironstone Milk Pitcher Meakin

Measuring 7.75" high and 8" from spout to handle, this is a wonderful example of an ironstone milk pitcher. This medium-sized pitcher is one of the prettiest pitchers in this rare size. Embossed with elaborate wheat and clover p..


 

Slightly Paneled "Oxford Shape" Milk Pitcher Beaded Handle
Slightly Paneled "Oxford Shape" Milk Pitcher Beaded Handle

Unlike any other ironstone pitcher we have seen in any size, this lovely milk or water pitcher stands 8.25" high and measures 8" from back of handle to tip of spout. Beaded edge handle with beveled or paneled corners creates a simple ..


 

Gothic Octagon Large Ironstone Pitcher
Gothic Octagon Large Ironstone Pitcher

Simple yet bold! With its eight fat panels extending from base to top rim, this is a lovely large ironstone pitcher. Standing 11.5" and measuring 9" from spout to handle, it is robust and makes a statement. Perfect choice ..


 

Block Optic Meakin Ironstone Table Pitcher
Block Optic Meakin Ironstone Table Pitcher

Produced in the mid-1800's by J & G Meakin, this is one of the few ironstone pitchers with such a streamlined, square shape. Standing 8.25" high, this is a lovely medium-sized water or table pitcher. With the its square shape and l..


 

Stellar Paneled Grape Ironstone Tall Ewer Pitcher
Stellar Paneled Grape Ironstone Tall Ewer Pitcher

Standing 11.5" high, this is an amazing ironstone pitcher with wide panels and wonderfully detailed grape leaf embossing under the handles. Produced by Anthony Shaw in England during the 1850's, this is a fabulous early pattern in irons..


 

Beautiful Tall Ironstone Pitcher Elegant Embossing
Beautiful Tall Ironstone Pitcher Elegant Embossing

Tall, graceful, and just-the-right amount of embossing make this one of the prettiest ironstone pitchers we have. The tall slender ewer-shaped pitcher stands 11" high. Mouth of the pitcher has an exaggerated scalloped edge. Low..


 

Simple Plain Ironstone Milk Table Pitcher
Simple Plain Ironstone Milk Table Pitcher

Wonderfully simple, early ironstone pitcher. Doesn't get much plainer than this one. Something very eloquent about this lovely pitcher in a typical milk pitcher shape. Stands 8" high and measures 8" spout to handle.&nb..


 

Early "Framed Gothic" Ironstone Milk Table Pitcher
Early "Framed Gothic" Ironstone Milk Table Pitcher

Produced for a limited time from 1842-1851, this is an extremely early ironstone pitcher. Has a fabulous octagonal shape with each side being a plain panel. Slight curl to the top of the handle and a graceful leaf to the underneath of the..


 

Fantastic Mississippi Shape Pattern Ironstone Tall Pitcher
Fantastic Mississippi Shape Pattern Ironstone Tall Pitcher

Quite possibly one of the prettiest ironstone pitchers we have had. The overall shape combined with the flowing lines of the pattern create a pleasing palette. Set off by the scrolls on the wide band encircling the spout and punctuating t..


 

Pretty Lily of The Valley Floral Ironstone Sauce Tureen
Pretty Lily of The Valley Floral Ironstone Sauce Tureen

Standing 6.5" high to the top of the finial and measuring a total of 8.5" long, this is a lovely small ironstone sauce tureen. Embossed lily of the valley flowers adorn the lid and base. The decoration is not overly done and cre..


 

Fabulous Hand-Painted Rich Blue Trim Extra-Large Ironstone Pitcher Ewer
Fabulous Hand-Painted Rich Blue Trim Extra-Large Ironstone Pitcher Ewer

Standing an incredible 14" tall, this is the only ironstone pitcher we have ever seen with this wonderful beading on the top edge as well as the handle. Not only is the embossed detail unusual but the rich blue trim is also unlike any..


 

Lovely Tall Ironstone Ewer Pitcher - Vintage Shape
Lovely Tall Ironstone Ewer Pitcher - Vintage Shape

One of our favorite patterns. Leaves and vines encircle the top portion of the ewer while intertwining vines with dangling grapes encircle the center portion. As if this was not enough, embossed ovals can be found in the bulbous region. T..


 

WOW! One-Of-A-Kind Floral Pitcher
WOW! One-Of-A-Kind Floral Pitcher

WOW! What an amzaing pitcher! Unlike any other ironstone pitcher. Daisy or pom-style flowers are more raised than any others we have seen on a pitcher. Not only is the heavy embossng unusual but the flowers themselves are diff..


 

Unbelievable Scale w/ Chatillon Shop Advertising - Unique
Unbelievable Scale w/ Chatillon Shop Advertising - Unique

Just Fabulous! Obtained from a lifetime collection, this is the only one we have ever seen. It was produced in England in the mid to late 1800's when ironstone makers were producing the Pure Butter and other dairy/grocer slabs. ..


 

Huge Ironstone Highly Decorative Wheat & Bow Platter
Huge Ironstone Highly Decorative Wheat & Bow Platter

Measuring 13.5" x 18.5", this is a massive ironstone platter. Similar to the more common wheat/Ceres pattern, this pattern has the background pleated molding. Wheat, flowers, and bows are all added atop this background indented pattern. Cri..


 

Incredible Matched Pair of Hexagonal Super Shallow Ironstone Compotes
Incredible Matched Pair of Hexagonal Super Shallow Ironstone Compotes

Just WOW! This matched pair of hexagonal ironstone compotes has a super shallow bowl. Measuring only 9" across at the widest, these would have been used for small fruit such as blueberries or strawberries. The bowl is so shallow that very little..


 

Outstanding Ironstone Pure Milk Pail with Black Cow Transfer
Outstanding Ironstone Pure Milk Pail with Black Cow Transfer

Whether you are a collector of grocer/dairy ironstone or looking for something special as an advanced collector, this is it. Measuring 13" in diameter and 9.5" high, this is smaller than most pails. "Pure Milk" pails seldom surfac..


 

Unusual Rare Embossed Ironstone Cake Stand
Unusual Rare Embossed Ironstone Cake Stand

WOW! From a lifetime collection of ironstone, this cake stand is unlike any other we have seen. It has a floral cluster on the pedestal foot and divided sections around the top plate portion. Measuring 11" in diameter and 4.25" high, it is ..


 

One-Of-A-Kind RARE Ironstone Food Dome
One-Of-A-Kind RARE Ironstone Food Dome

Quite possibly the most unusual and rarest piece of ironstone we have ever had. Measuring 12.5" x 16.5" and 8" high, it is a completely serviceable and usable size. Most food domes are found in silver plate or sterling but they are nev..


 

12" Ironstone Cake Stand Fluted Base
12" Ironstone Cake Stand Fluted Base

Often considered the Holy Grail of ironstone collecting, this wonderful cake stand has all the bells and whistles. It has the highly sought after fluting on the pedestal and pleated skirt as well as a maker's mark. Measuring 12" in diameter,..


 

Huge Bulbous Plain Ironstone Foot Bath
Huge Bulbous Plain Ironstone Foot Bath

Measuring 13" x 20" and 22" including the handles, this is a larger than usual foot bath. Foot baths are often considered to be the "Holy Grail" of ironstone, and they are very scarce. With its slightly bulbous shape and comp..


 

Wonderful Set of 4 Matching Fig Union Ironstone Plates
Wonderful Set of 4 Matching Fig Union Ironstone Plates

Set of 4 matching dinner plates in quite possibly our favorite pattern, "Fig". Measuring an incredible 10.5" in diameter, these are possibly the largest ironstone plates we have had. With the octagonal base shape and the slight Fig dec..


 

Fabulous 10" Large Sydenham Ironstone Dinner Plates
Fabulous 10" Large Sydenham Ironstone Dinner Plates

Just incredible! A matched set of 10 large ironstone plates in the ever popular "Sydenham" pattern. Measuring a full 10" in diameter, these larger ironstone plates are scarce. Usually the plates measure 8" or 9" but not a ful..


 

Unusual Budded Vine Large Simple Floral Ironstone Platter
Unusual Budded Vine Large Simple Floral Ironstone Platter

Measuring 11.25" x 16.25", this is large ironstone platter with minimal decoration. The budded vine decoration is simple yet sweet. "Budded Vine" was produced in the 1860's by Meakin and Co. This platter bears their stamp. Not a common pattern to..


 

Gorgeous Ivy Wreath Oversize Water Pitcher
Gorgeous Ivy Wreath Oversize Water Pitcher

With its beautiful ivy vine encircling the bottom portion with larger ivy vines near the top and handle, this is one of the prettiest ironstone water/table pitchers we have had. Standing 9" high and measuring 9" from spout to handle, this i..


 

Unusual Tall Slender Skinny Ironstone Ewer with Exaggerated Leaf
Unusual Tall Slender Skinny Ironstone Ewer with Exaggerated Leaf

Quite possibly one of our favorite pitchers we have had. Standing 12.25" tall, it is slightly taller than usual and most certainly skinnier than most. It's slightly bulbous region near the base quickly tapers into the skinny, elongated middl..


 

Fabulous Large New York Shape Ironstone Highly Embossed Vegetable Tureen
Fabulous Large New York Shape Ironstone Highly Embossed Vegetable Tureen

Measuring 8" x 13", this rather large, highly decorative vegetable tureen has quite the presence. It stands 9" tall and commands attention. Produced in the mid-1800's by Clementson, it has lots of swirls with large detailed leaves centered in each ..


 

Medium Wheat Ceres Ironstone Platter
Medium Wheat Ceres Ironstone Platter

Measuring 10.5" x 14.5", this is a wonderful medium-sized ironstone platter. Exhibiting the ever popular Ceres or Wheat pattern, this is a lovely pattern but also one that is highly collectible as one can find this pattern on most forms and in variou..


 

Plain Ironstone 7.5" Shallow Compote - Top Stack
Plain Ironstone 7.5" Shallow Compote - Top Stack

Measuring 7.5" in diameter and 4.5" high, this is a fabulous small compote. It would be perfect for the top of the stack of compotes or stacked on a cake stand. With its shallow bowl, it is almost a blend of a cake stand and compote. Comple..


 

Plain Ironstone Shallow 8.25" Diameter Compote
Plain Ironstone Shallow 8.25" Diameter Compote

Measuring 8.25" in diameter and 5" high, this is a wonderful simple and absolutely plain ironstone compote. These plain compotes are favorites among most collectors as they are wonderful to stack as well as to use. The medium width of this ..


 

Plain Ironstone Milk Pitcher with Exaggerated Scroll under Handle
Plain Ironstone Milk Pitcher with Exaggerated Scroll under Handle

Standing 9.5" high, this slightly bulbous milk pitcher has simple but elegant presence. The exaggerated scroll under the handle on the body of the pitcher has incredible depth and detail. Since most of the body of the pitcher is plain with only ..


 

Small Fluted Ironstone Serving Bowl - 7.5" diameter
Small Fluted Ironstone Serving Bowl - 7.5" diameter

These lovely fluted shallow ironstone serving bowls are very useful as well as beautiful in a cupboard. They add charm and personality to your table at any occasion. Produced by a variety of potters and in several sizes, they are a staple for any iro..


 

Completely Plain Square Ironstone Creamer - Meakin
Completely Plain Square Ironstone Creamer - Meakin

Plain ironstone pitchers are rather tough to find as they generally have some decoration so if you are a collector of plain ironstone then this is definitely for you. Standing 5" high, this sweet, plain ironstone creamer is completely serviceabl..


 

Beautiful Ceres Wheat Ironstone Ewer Tall Pitcher
Beautiful Ceres Wheat Ironstone Ewer Tall Pitcher

Measuring 12" high, this is a gorgeous ironstone pitcher in a very popular pattern. This pattern is often referred to as Wheat or Ceres. Several potters made this pattern, and this one bears the bottom stamp of Turner & Goddard. Several collectors..


 

Simply Decorated Floral Hyacinth or Lily Shape Ironstone Vegetable Tureen
Simply Decorated Floral Hyacinth or Lily Shape Ironstone Vegetable Tureen

Measuring 8" x 12", this is a lovely medium-sized ironstone vegetable tureen. The dainty flowers on the body of the pitcher combined with the dainty floral decoration with large leaves on the lid add just the perfect amount of decoration. Standing ..


 

Medium-Sized Ironstone Vegetable Tureen - Morning Glory
Medium-Sized Ironstone Vegetable Tureen - Morning Glory

Measuring 6.75" x 11", this is a beautiful medium-sized ironstone vegetable tureen. With its elaborate and highly detailed floral pattern, it is usually referred to as "Morning Glory." Produced in the mid to late 1800's by most likely Tunstall, it ..


 

Wheat & Clover Ornately Decorated Ironstone Sugar Bowl
Wheat & Clover Ornately Decorated Ironstone Sugar Bowl

With its combination of the scalloped top edge, rounded panels, and wheat and clover embossing, this is a highly decorated ironstone sugar bowl in a very pleasing pattern. This pattern is referred to as "Wheat and Clover." Produced by Turner and To..


 

Gorgeous Ironstone New York Shape Tall Pitcher Ewer Style
Gorgeous Ironstone New York Shape Tall Pitcher Ewer Style

Standing 12" high with a slender body and slightly bulbous bottom region, it is ornately embossed with flowing vines and leaves. Thumbprint embossing encircles the bottom bulbous region. One of the prettiest and most ornate patterns we usually s..


 

Stunning Ivy Wreath Ironstone Vegetable Tureen
Stunning Ivy Wreath Ironstone Vegetable Tureen

Absolutely beautiful, this lovely ironstone tureen has a vine of ivy encircling both the lid and bottom. Produced by John Meir & Son in the mid-1800's,this pattern is not frequently seen. When this pattern is found, it is always very crisp and mesm..


 

Slightly Decorated Ironstone Floral Mug
Slightly Decorated Ironstone Floral Mug

Measuring 3.5" high and 3.5" in diameter, this lovely simple ironstone mug has very sweet floral decoration by the handle and exhibits the brilliant blue white of the mid-1800's, English ironstone. The handle is nicely curved which flow..


 

Sweet Octagonal Ironstone Paneled Tureen
Sweet Octagonal Ironstone Paneled Tureen

Measuring 11" in diameter and a total of 7" high to top of finial, this is a lovely vegetable tureen. It has an unusual shape as it is octagonal with paneled sides but rather squatty. Slightly vine decoration to the handles and finial add a..


 

Ribbed Base Squarish Ironstone Milk Pitcher
Ribbed Base Squarish Ironstone Milk Pitcher

Standing 9.25" high, this is the milk pitcher size in the set. Johnson Bros. produced numerous sizes of pitchers in this pattern during the mid to late 1800's. They all bear the deep ribbing at the base of the body and the squarish body. The..


 

Completely Plain and Simple Ironstone Table Milk Pitcher
Completely Plain and Simple Ironstone Table Milk Pitcher

Being practically completely plain, this milk pitcher is a sort of rarity as it is tough to find milk pitchers without any decoration. Measuring 9.25" high, this is a lovely brilliant white in excellent condition. Bearing the mid to late 1800..


 

Tall Dimensional Ironstone Water Pitcher
Tall Dimensional Ironstone Water Pitcher

Measuring 11.5" high, this ironstone pitcher has lots of presence. With its generous, slightly paneled shape, it would be perfect for a flowers on a table in the foyer, gracing a sideboard,, or kitchen counter. It bears the mid-1800's J&G Meakin Eng..


 

Scallop Top Rim Ironstone Table Pitcher
Scallop Top Rim Ironstone Table Pitcher

Standing 8.75" tall and measuring 9" from spout to handle, this is a lovely ironstone milk pitcher. With its scalloped top portion, leaf decoration underneath the spout, and additional decoration on the handle, it is simple but has personality. All..


 

Gorgeous Atlantic Shape Ironstone Chamber Pot
Gorgeous Atlantic Shape Ironstone Chamber Pot

Absolutely fantastic! Elaborate paneling on both the body and lid combined with the floral decoration create a stunning piece. Detail is crisp and known as the Atlantic Shape by T&R Boote. Produced in the mid-1800's in England, it is brilliant whi..


 

Plain, Simple Ironstone Soup Tureen Ladle
Plain, Simple Ironstone Soup Tureen Ladle

Measuring 11.5" long, this is a wonderful simple ironstone ladle. With a bowl measuring 4.5" in diameter, this is a very versatile ladle. With its minimal decoration, this ladle could be used with almost any soup tureen. Its brilliant white colorat..


 

Small Plain Ironstone Sauce Tureen Ladle
Small Plain Ironstone Sauce Tureen Ladle

Measuring 7" long, this is a lovely, simple ironstone sauce ladle. The bowl portion measures 3" in diameter. Would work well with any sauce tureen due to the simplicity of the handle. Its white coloration would also lend itself to practically any ..


 

Fabulous Grand Loop & Line Ironstone Pitcher - Jacob Furnival
Fabulous Grand Loop & Line Ironstone Pitcher - Jacob Furnival

Standing 9" high and measuring 8.5" from spout to handle, this is a wonderful table or water pitcher. With its well defined molded vertical loops, this is commonly referred to as "Grand Loop and Line" shape. Produced by Jacob Furn..


 

Fabulous Flared Punch Bowl
Fabulous Flared Punch Bowl

Measuring 9.5" in diameter and 6.25" high, this slightly different ironstone punch bowls has elegant lines. With its flared top rim and reverse flared base, this is one of our favorite forms of punch bowls. Ironstone punch bowls are staples..


 

Tall Fluted Ironstone 8" diameter Compote
Tall Fluted Ironstone 8" diameter Compote

Measuring 8" in diameter and 5.25" high, this is a gorgeous example of on ironstone fluted compote. A staple for most ironstone collections, these fluted compotes are very serviceable and beautiful. Whether you are searching for a graceful piece fo..


 

Gorgeous Corn Finial Small Sauce Ironstone Tureen
Gorgeous Corn Finial Small Sauce Ironstone Tureen

Ironstone sauce tureens could be one of our favorites as they are such sweet small sizes and have such peronality. Standing 7.25" high and measuring 6" from handle to handle, this one does not disappoint. The detail to the corn finial is ju..


 

Rare Sydenham Ironstone Lidded Round Butter
Rare Sydenham Ironstone Lidded Round Butter

Measuring 7" in diameter and 5" high, this is a lovely round lidded butter dish in the popular "Sydenham" pattern. With its crisp fluted pattern, it has a wonderful presence. Round lidded butters are not commonly seen and this one..


 

Superb Fig Ironstone Water Table Pitcher
Superb Fig Ironstone Water Table Pitcher

Standing 11" high, this lovely "Fig" irionstone table pitcher is in one of our favorite patterns. The overall shape and minimal fig embossing allows this to be perfect for the collector of plain ironstone as well as one that prefers lots of embossin..


 

Short Vase or Toothbrush Holder - Ironstone
Short Vase or Toothbrush Holder - Ironstone

Standing 5.5" high and measuring 3" in diameter, this is a very versatile and usable piece of simple ironstone. With flowing lines and slightly flared top, it would be perfect to be used as a small vase. Originally used as a toothbrush hold..


 

Square Plain Ironstone Fluted Base Butter
Square Plain Ironstone Fluted Base Butter

Small lidded ironstone pieces such as this butter add lots of variety to a collection. Measuring 5" across and 4.5" to the top of finial, this is a nice small square butter. Slightly scallop edge to the lid. Ribbing to the bottom portion of..


 

Large Plain Meakin Ironstone Soup Tureen
Large Plain Meakin Ironstone Soup Tureen

Standing 10" high and measuring 9" x 14," this is a wonderfully plain ironstone soup tureen with just a bit of fascinating detail to the handles. Meakin Bros bottom mark indicates it was produced in 1865 in England. Meakin was a prolific potter of ..


 

Exceptional Bulbous Plain Ironstone Foot Bath
Exceptional Bulbous Plain Ironstone Foot Bath

WOW! Ironstone foot baths are super scarce and considered to be the prize of any ironstone collection. Whether it is gracing the center of your dining room table or the centerpiece of your sideboard, it is sure to be a conversation piece. If you are ..


 

Gorgeous Wheat & Clover Ironstone Tall Pitcher Ewer
Gorgeous Wheat & Clover Ironstone Tall Pitcher Ewer

Standing 12" high, this is a stunning tall ironstone pitcher. Fluted from top to bottom with the addition of the wheat and clover embossed detail. Marked J&G Meakin on the bottom. No condition issues and no staining. A truly gorgeous ironstone pi..


 

Embossed Vintage Shape Ironstone Compote
Embossed Vintage Shape Ironstone Compote

Measuring 9.5" in diameter and 5.5" high, this lovely ironstone compote has slight embossing to the top. Most likely termed Vintage Shape is the pattern on the top. With its more flared shape top and fat pedestal, this is a different take on the typ..


 

Super Sweet Extra Small Ceres/Wheat Creamer
Super Sweet Extra Small Ceres/Wheat Creamer

Standing just a mere 5" high, this is the smallest wheat/Ceres creamers we have seen. Ceres or wheat pattern is one of the most desirable/collectible patterns. It is popular because there is so much available in the pattern. One can find almost ..


 

Simple Cable Rope Ironstone Creamer
Simple Cable Rope Ironstone Creamer

With its elongated plain body and minimal rope/cable decoration, this is creamer would be a superb addition to any collection. Perfect for those looking for simple or plain pieces rather than busy or highly decorative pieces. Marked Cockson and Sed..


 

Ironstone Fluted Sydenham-like Creamer
Ironstone Fluted Sydenham-like Creamer

Standing 5.5" high, this is a stunning creamer with deep fluted lines. Similar in style to the ever popular Sydenham pattern but more ornate. No maker's mark. Definitely a creamer with more pizzazz than most. Whether you are a lover of irons..


 

Awesome Grape Cluster Ironstone Sauce Tureen
Awesome Grape Cluster Ironstone Sauce Tureen

Absolutely gorgeous in all ways! Truly keeping with all of Jacob Furnival's pieces, this is highly detailed with plenty of attention to detail. Jacob Furnival made this pattern from 1845-1870. Known as "Paneled Grape" due to the eight e..


 

Ironstone Gravy Boat - Possibly Sydenham relative
Ironstone Gravy Boat - Possibly Sydenham relative

A fabulously patterned gravy boat in pristine condition. The pattern is similar to Sydenham with all the pleating. One of the nicest 1800's English ironstone gravy boats we have seen. Simply elegant and useful. 8.25" long and 5.5" high We profess..


 

10" Ironstone Punch Bowl - Meakin
10" Ironstone Punch Bowl - Meakin

Measuring 10" diameter and 6" high, this marked Meakin punch bowl is absolutely beautiful. It is in excellent condition with no staining. Punch bowls are an essential piece for all ironstone collections. The most common sizes range from 8" to 11"...


 

Ironstone Round Soap Dish
Ironstone Round Soap Dish

Lovely round ironstone soap dish with a flared top rim and bulbous fat body. Measuring 4.75" in diameter and 2.25" high. All one piece. No maker's mark but was definitely 1800's English. No condition issues. No staining.


 

Oval Ceres Wheat Ironstone Serving Bowl
Oval Ceres Wheat Ironstone Serving Bowl

Measuring 8" x 10.5", this lovely ironstone serving bowl exhibits the Ceres/wheat pattern. Lightly fluted with a faint pattern of wheat encircling the top rim. Elsmore and Forster impressed maker's mark can be found on the bottom. Elsmore and Fors..


 

Lovely Ceres Wheat Ironstone Creamer
Lovely Ceres Wheat Ironstone Creamer

Standing 6" high, this is a lovely ironstone creamer in one of the most popular patterns. Ceres or wheat pattern is one of the most desirable/collectible patterns because there is so much available in the pattern. One can find almost a complete ..


 

Gorgeous Ironstone Pitcher with Ornate Shell Embossing
Gorgeous Ironstone Pitcher with Ornate Shell Embossing

Measuring 11" high and a grand 9" from spout to handle, this is an incredibly rotund pitcher. One of the most unusually shaped ironstone pitchers we have had. Top half has an ornately embossed pattern forming almost a seashell appearance. Beaded g..


 

Super Cool One-Of-A-Kind Ironstone Colander
Super Cool One-Of-A-Kind Ironstone Colander

What a nifty piece!! Unlike anything else we have seen, this wonderful bowl-style ironstone colander is just fabulous. A nice hole pattern graces the bottom of the bowl. Two additional holes are near the top rolled rim. A string or thin piece of wire..


 

Fabulous Large Corn Soup Tureen
Fabulous Large Corn Soup Tureen

Measuring a grand 7.5" x 14" and 10" high, this is a stunning large ironstone soup tureen. Finely detailed corn forms the top finial while elaborately detailed corn embossing adorns the body of the tureen and edges of the underplate. Nicely formed ..


 

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