What is antique ironstone?

Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.

How do I identify antique ironstone?

One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.

Antique Advertising Ironstone

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Early 1900s English Country Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Collection of '10' Ironstone Advertising Scale Plates, circa 1880-1920

H 13.13 in Dm 0.5 in

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Ironstone Mold Printed with Pudding Recipe

Located in North Egremont, MA

Great looking white ironstone kitchen mold with a transfer-printed recipe covering the outside of

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Ironstone Mold Printed with Pudding Recipe

H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Helsby Creamery Advertising Ironstone Pitcher

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this Helsby creamery advertising ironstone small pitcher is a rare find. Used for

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Helsby Creamery Advertising Ironstone Pitcher

H 3.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in

Rare Antique English Advertising Ironstone and Wood Rolling Pin

Located in Houston, TX

This is a rare English advertising ironstone rolling pin. The brown transfer depicts an emblem of a

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Late 19th Century English Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone, Wood

Rare Antique English Advertising Ironstone and Wood Rolling Pin

H 20 in Dm 3.5 in

Hailwood's Cream Ironstone Advertising Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Hailwood's cream ironstone advertising jar from Manchester is in

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Hailwood's Cream Ironstone Advertising Jar

H 3 in Dm 2 in

Richardson's Thick-Cream Ironstone Advertising Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Richardson's thick cream ironstone advertising jar from Sheffield is

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Richardson's Thick-Cream Ironstone Advertising Jar

H 4 in Dm 2.5 in

Richardson's Thick-Cream Ironstone Advertising Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Richardson's thick-cream ironstone advertising jar from Sheffield is

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Richardson's Thick-Cream Ironstone Advertising Jar

H 4 in Dm 2.5 in

Vintage Ironstone Hailwood's Manchester Rich Cream Advertising Crock

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Hailwood's Rich Cream ironstone advertising jar from Manchester is

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Ironstone Hailwood's Manchester Rich Cream Advertising Crock

H 3.75 in Dm 2.75 in

Mobberley Creamery Pure Rich Cream Blue Transfer Ironstone Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this Mobberley creamery pure rich cream – Henry Fildes ironstone advertising pot

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Mobberley Creamery Pure Rich Cream Blue Transfer Ironstone Jar

H 4 in Dm 2.5 in

Vintage James Keller & Sons Dundee Marmalade Ironstone Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Dundee ironstone Orange Marmalade advertising jar from Great Britain

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage James Keller & Sons Dundee Marmalade Ironstone Jar

H 4.5 in Dm 3 in

Galloway Preserved Cream Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Galloway preserved cream ironstone advertising jar from Scotland is

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Galloway Preserved Cream Jar

H 5 in Dm 2.5 in

Galloway Preserved Cream Jar

Located in Houston, TX

Found in England, this vintage Galloway preserved cream ironstone advertising jar from Scotland is

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Galloway Preserved Cream Jar

H 4.75 in Dm 2.75 in

Antique Wigtownshire Creamery Co Stranraer Stoneware Transferware Pot

Located in Houston, TX

advertising crock is stamped Port Dundas Pottery Glasgow, and is transfer printed in brown. It features the

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Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Wigtownshire Creamery Co Stranraer Stoneware Transferware Pot

H 5.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Grimwade's "Quick Cooker Bowl", England

By Grimwades Ltd.

Located in Houston, TX

for use in green transfer. The underside of the lid is used for advertising other products

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Early 20th Century English Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Grimwade's "Quick Cooker Bowl", England

H 4 in Dm 7.25 in

Antique Wigtownshire Creamery Co Stranraer Stoneware Transferware Pot

Located in Houston, TX

advertising crock was likely made in Glasgow, and is transfer printed in black. It features the image of a

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Edwardian Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Wigtownshire Creamery Co Stranraer Stoneware Transferware Pot

H 4.5 in Dm 3 in

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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19th Century British Antique Advertising Ironstone

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

19th Century English White Ironstone Pure Butter Dish

H 2.56 in W 16.15 in L 2.56 in

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Questions About Antique Advertising Ironstone

What is antique ironstone?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Ironstone is a kind of vitreous pottery that was made in the United Kingdom around the early 19th century. The ironstone made by the masons are considered to be collectibles. Most antique ironstone items should have a hallmark. Shop a range of antique and vintage ironstone items on 1stDibs.
How do I identify antique ironstone?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.