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To identify ironstone first examine the weight, which should be heavier than it looks. It should have a luster to it and if it does not have cracks or chips, by flicking the piece while holding the handle it should ring.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique French Ironstone Plate – “L’Ami du Chasseur”, Château de Courtry
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Antique French Ironstone Plate – “L’Ami du Chasseur”, Château de Courtry – Cochard & Manguin, Paris
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Small 19th Century Antique French Ironstone Preserving Pots or Pots À Confiture
Located in Birmingham, AL
Hard to find small 19th century antique French ironstone preserving pots or pots à confiture, circa
Category
Antique 1890s French Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Ironstone
French Ironstone Lidded Tureen and platter "cornflower" by K&G Luneville
By Keller & Guérin
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare and exquisite antique ironstone tureen. This lovely model was made by the renowned French
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Soup Tureens
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Creil Et Montereau White Ironstone Lidded Ice Bucket
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare large antique French white ironstone lidded ice bucket, circa 1890. Made by famous French
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
French Set of Twelve Hand Painted Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hippolyte Boulenger
By Roscoff, Hippolyte Boulenger 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous set of twelve antique French ironstone ('Terre de Fer') dinner plates, featuring a
Category
Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Pair of Ironstone Lidded Tureens by Hippolyte Boulenger
By Roscoff, Hippolyte Boulenger 1
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A splendid pair of antique French ironstone lidded soup tureens, or legumières, similar in design
Category
Early 20th Century French Country Soup Tureens
Materials
Ironstone