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Vintage Ironstone Plates

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8
English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

$181Sale Price / set|35% Off

H 0.75 in Dm 8 in

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Malibu, CA

A charming set of eight English ironstone salad plates in the French Provincial style, offering timeless elegance for both everyday dining and special occasions.

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20th Century British French Provincial Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Collectible Blue and White Royal Tudor Ware England Plate
Collectible Blue and White Royal Tudor Ware England Plate

Collectible Blue and White Royal Tudor Ware England Plate

Located in Miami, FL

Dinner plate with deep blue-white decor from England. Manufacturer: Royal Tudor This plate is from the manufacturer's 1960s series. Originals were produced from the 17th century ...

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1960s English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Ironstone

20th-C. English Copeland Spode for Tiffany & Co. Armorial Plates, S/8
20th-C. English Copeland Spode for Tiffany & Co. Armorial Plates, S/8

20th-C. English Copeland Spode for Tiffany & Co. Armorial Plates, S/8

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely set of plates manufactured in England exclusively for Tiffany & Co, New York. They are marked and in very good condition. Perfect in a cabinet, or on a wall, or on a...

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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

20th century mason's Vintage dinner Plates Set of 2, Circa 1950
20th century mason's Vintage dinner Plates Set of 2, Circa 1950

20th century mason's Vintage dinner Plates Set of 2, Circa 1950

By Alex Mason

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This charming set of 2 vintage dinner plates by Mason's Ironstone features a beautifully detailed floral design with a classic English aesthetic.

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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mason's Ironstone Vase in a Rare Relief Moulded Pattern, English, circa 1840
Mason's Ironstone Vase in a Rare Relief Moulded Pattern, English, circa 1840

Mason's Ironstone Vase in a Rare Relief Moulded Pattern, English, circa 1840

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The vase is unmarked , as many pieces are, but it is definitely Mason's and a similar vase is illustrated in Geoffrey Godden's definitive work on Masons China and the Ironstone Wares...

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Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

Mid Century American Ironstone Blue Flower Dinner Plates - Set of 6
Mid Century American Ironstone Blue Flower Dinner Plates - Set of 6

Mid Century American Ironstone Blue Flower Dinner Plates - Set of 6

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 6 mid century ceramic dinner plates by American Ironstone. Glossy white glaze with a pattern of blue flowers on each piece.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware Set of 18 Pieces by Thomas Hughes & Son
Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware Set of 18 Pieces by Thomas Hughes & Son

Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware Set of 18 Pieces by Thomas Hughes & Son

By Thomas Hughes & Son Ltd.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Staffordshire England Set includes, five rim soup bowls, four dinner plates, four bread plates and four salad/dessert plates.

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20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Wood and Sons Ironstone Ascot Service Plates - A Pair
Wood and Sons Ironstone Ascot Service Plates - A Pair

Wood and Sons Ironstone Ascot Service Plates - A Pair

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in

Wood and Sons Ironstone Ascot Service Plates - A Pair

Located in Middletown, MD

Alpine white ironstone Ascot service plates by Wood and Sons. Made in England, mid 20th century. 10.5 inch diameter.

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Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Small Ironstone Plate - Underglaze Made in Italy - 2Y53
Vintage Small Ironstone Plate - Underglaze Made in Italy - 2Y53

Vintage Small Ironstone Plate - Underglaze Made in Italy - 2Y53

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This small plate, crafted from ironstone and made in Italy, features a classic underglaze design.

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20th Century French Empire Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage Johnson Brothers Game Birds Dinner Plates, Set of 7, England 1953-1976s
Vintage Johnson Brothers Game Birds Dinner Plates, Set of 7, England 1953-1976s

Vintage Johnson Brothers Game Birds Dinner Plates, Set of 7, England 1953-1976s

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

"Wild birds" from Johnson Brothers (produced in 1953-1976) are popular vintage ironstone plates with detailed illustrations of wild birds such as pheasants, quails, woodcocks and g...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Mason's Regency (Plantation Colonial) ironstone china, 6 Dinner plates 1940s
Mason's Regency (Plantation Colonial) ironstone china, 6 Dinner plates 1940s

Mason's Regency (Plantation Colonial) ironstone china, 6 Dinner plates 1940s

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This exquisite 6 dinner plate set by Mason’s Ironstone belongs to the iconic Regency pattern—a celebrated example of 19th-century English transferware.

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Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone China Soup Tureen, Under-Plate and Ladle, Regency Design
Mason's Ironstone China Soup Tureen, Under-Plate and Ladle, Regency Design

Mason's Ironstone China Soup Tureen, Under-Plate and Ladle, Regency Design

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 'Mason's Ironstone China' soup tureen, under-plate and ladle in the Regency design, dating to circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century Régence Vintage Ironstone Plates

Ironstone Tongue Plate, England circa 1900
Ironstone Tongue Plate, England circa 1900

Ironstone Tongue Plate, England circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Ironstone Tongue Plate England circa 1900 Stamped "A.G.R. & Co Ltd England" 10.5”dia x 1.5”h

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20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of Six Vintage Hall Ironstone Oyster Plates
Set of Six Vintage Hall Ironstone Oyster Plates

Set of Six Vintage Hall Ironstone Oyster Plates

Located in Houston, TX

Set of six vintage Modernist ironstone oyster plates by Hall. Each plate is hallmarked on the underside hall, made in the U.S.A. 1151.

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20th Century American Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

1970s Fitz & Floyd Ironstone Lettuce / Cabbage Leaf Plates, S/12
1970s Fitz & Floyd Ironstone Lettuce / Cabbage Leaf Plates, S/12

1970s Fitz & Floyd Ironstone Lettuce / Cabbage Leaf Plates, S/12

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Kennesaw, GA

It is a set of twelve ironstone lettuce or cabbage plates by Fitz& Floyd.

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1970s Japanese Victorian Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 12 Liberty Blue Johnson Brothers Square Ironstone Plates for Tiffany & Co
Set of 12 Liberty Blue Johnson Brothers Square Ironstone Plates for Tiffany & Co

Set of 12 Liberty Blue Johnson Brothers Square Ironstone Plates for Tiffany & Co

By Tiffany & Co., Johnson Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of chintz patterned ironstone plates by Johnson Brothers. Made for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century English Victorian Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone Dinner Plates Set of 15
Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone Dinner Plates Set of 15

Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone Dinner Plates Set of 15

By Burgess & Leigh

Located in Malibu, CA

Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone dinner plates in the Davenport pattern, embossed with strawberry and grape leaf design. 10" Dinner Plates.

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20th Century British Other Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Beautiful American Adams Rose ironstone dinnerware Set
Beautiful American Adams Rose ironstone dinnerware Set

Beautiful American Adams Rose ironstone dinnerware Set

By Adams

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The set comprises: (8) 10-1/2" dinner plates (11) 8-1/2" salad plates (8) 8" salad plates (6) 7" bread and butter plates (2) 9-3/8" luncheon plates (5) 9" luncheon plates (3) 6" brea...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Pottery

Eva Zeisel Scarce Ironstone Dinnerware Set for 10 by Schmid NKT, Japan
Eva Zeisel Scarce Ironstone Dinnerware Set for 10 by Schmid NKT, Japan

Eva Zeisel Scarce Ironstone Dinnerware Set for 10 by Schmid NKT, Japan

By Eva Zeisel

Located in Chicago, IL

A large set of pieces including: 10 dinner plates 10 small plates 10 small bowls 2 large serving platters 1 large serving bowl A whimsical, Mid-Century set designed by Eva ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Dinner Service Set by Johnson Brothers, England "Coaching Scenes"
Dinner Service Set by Johnson Brothers, England "Coaching Scenes"

Dinner Service Set by Johnson Brothers, England "Coaching Scenes"

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Delft, NL

Dinner service set by Johnson Brothers, England "Coaching Scenes" Made of Ironstone, 31 pieces service with a large oval plate, a large round plate, 3 bowls, 8 pieces soup plates...

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20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone Salad Plates; Set 10
Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone Salad Plates; Set 10

Burgess & Leigh English Ironstone Salad Plates; Set 10

By Burgess & Leigh

Located in Malibu, CA

Burgess & Leigh English ironstone salad plates in the Davenport pattern with strawberry and grape leaf design. 8" Salad Plates.

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20th Century British Other Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Buffalo Ironstone Blue Willow Luncheon Plates, Eight Pieces
Buffalo Ironstone Blue Willow Luncheon Plates, Eight Pieces

Buffalo Ironstone Blue Willow Luncheon Plates, Eight Pieces

By Buffalo Pottery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Blue willow luncheon plates and dessert plates. Set of four of each for a total of eight pieces. All in mint condition and signed Buffalo China. Total of eight pieces. Large ...

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Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Pottery

1980'S English Ironstone "Denmark Blue" Dinnerware, Set of 14
1980'S English Ironstone "Denmark Blue" Dinnerware, Set of 14

1980'S English Ironstone "Denmark Blue" Dinnerware, Set of 14

By Franciscan China 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This fourteen piece set includes, eight salad/dessert plates, four dinner plates and two large salad/dessert plates.

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20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Staffordshire English Transferware "Liberty Blue" Dinner Plate S/15
Staffordshire English Transferware "Liberty Blue" Dinner Plate S/15

Staffordshire English Transferware "Liberty Blue" Dinner Plate S/15

By Staffordshire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1970'S Staffordshire England ceramic ironstone transferware in the "liberty Blue-Independence Hall" Pattern Each plate is signed on the underside, Made In England-Johnson Brothers.

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Late 20th Century English American Colonial Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

50'S English Transferware " The Friendly Village" Dinner Plates Set Of Six
50'S English Transferware " The Friendly Village" Dinner Plates Set Of Six

50'S English Transferware " The Friendly Village" Dinner Plates Set Of Six

By Johnson Brothers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S English Transferware dinner plates "The Friendly Village" set of six. By, Johnson Brothers-Made In England This set of six assorted plates is under glazed and features an off-...

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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware S/18 Pieces by Thomas Hughes & Son
Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware S/18 Pieces by Thomas Hughes & Son

Antique Staffordshire Dinnerware S/18 Pieces by Thomas Hughes & Son

By Thomas Hughes & Son Ltd.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Staffordshire England Set includes, five rim soup bowls, four dinner plates, four bread plates and four salad/dessert plates.

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20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Gold

1950s English Transferware "The Friendly Village" Dinner Plates Set of Six
1950s English Transferware "The Friendly Village" Dinner Plates Set of Six

1950s English Transferware "The Friendly Village" Dinner Plates Set of Six

By Johnson Brothers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950s English transferware large dinner plates "The Friendly Village" set of six. By, Johnson Brothers-Made In England. This set of six assorted plates is under glazed and features a...

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20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Partial Set of Johnson & Brothers "Indies" Floral Pattern Blue and White China
Partial Set of Johnson & Brothers "Indies" Floral Pattern Blue and White China

Partial Set of Johnson & Brothers "Indies" Floral Pattern Blue and White China

By Johnston Brookes & Co.

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Partial set of Johnson & Brothers "Indies" floral pattern blue and white China. 38 Pieces total. Saucers for cups (8) 6” x 6” x 0.5” Dessert plates (8) 6.5” x 6.5” x 0.5” Dinne...

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1970s English Country Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Vintage 31 Piece Set of Nautical Blue and White American Navy Dinnerware
Vintage 31 Piece Set of Nautical Blue and White American Navy Dinnerware

Vintage 31 Piece Set of Nautical Blue and White American Navy Dinnerware

By Homer Laughlin

Located in Antwerp, BE

A complete 31 piece set of blue and white American nautical Junior Navy Officers dinnerware made by the Homer Laughlin Company of Newell West Virginia, USA. Six dinner plates Six la...

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20th Century American Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

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Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces

Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...

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20th Century French Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Place-Setting Plates
Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Place-Setting Plates

Wedgwood Apprey Celadon Place-Setting Plates

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Wedgwood Apprey celadon place-setting plates. Set of three pale celadon pieces for a single place-setting in the rare and charming chinoiserie pattern including a dinner plate, lunch...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Creamware

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...

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Late 18th Century German Baroque Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Meissen

Mitterteich Eternal Dinner Plates ; Set of 12
Mitterteich Eternal Dinner Plates ; Set of 12

Mitterteich Eternal Dinner Plates ; Set of 12

$480Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 1 in Dm 10.5 in

Mitterteich Eternal Dinner Plates ; Set of 12

By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain

Located in Malibu, CA

Mid-century Bavarian dinner plates by Mitterteich in bright white with gold rim.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

By Bernardaud

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Faience, Paint

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815
Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

Set of 11 Early Spode Ironstone Imari Dessert Dishes Made circa 1815

By Spode

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815. Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also kno...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rome, IT

Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs. Dating: circa 1800. Marked with the Marcolini mark. First factory quality...

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Early 19th Century German Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...

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Mid-19th Century French Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Faience

12 Copelands Grosvenor Porcelain Plates England For Tiffany
12 Copelands Grosvenor Porcelain Plates England For Tiffany

12 Copelands Grosvenor Porcelain Plates England For Tiffany

By Copeland, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Norwood, NJ

Set of 12 cobalt blue and gilt with white ground porcelain plates by Copelands England for Tiffany & Co. cobalt blue leaves the gold outline design.

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Early 20th Century English Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori " Laveno" Plates " Wall Plates "1950 Italy
Richard Ginori " Laveno" Plates " Wall Plates "1950 Italy

Richard Ginori " Laveno" Plates " Wall Plates "1950 Italy

By Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, IT

No. 11 Richard Ginori/Laveno dishes

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Limoges, Porcelain, Floral Design, Twelve Haviland Dinner Plates, Paris, 20th C.
Limoges, Porcelain, Floral Design, Twelve Haviland Dinner Plates, Paris, 20th C.

Limoges, Porcelain, Floral Design, Twelve Haviland Dinner Plates, Paris, 20th C.

By Limoges

Located in Stamford, CT

Limoges, Porcelain, Floral Design, Twelve Haviland Dinner Plates, Paris, 20th C. Set of twelve Haviland Limoges porcelain plates retailed by Au Vase Etrusque, Paris, early 20th cent...

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1930s French Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate
Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

$754Sale Price|42% Off

H 3 in W 20.5 in D 16 in

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

Located in Cheshire, GB

Staffordshire 19th century blue and white meat draining plate depicting British scenery pattern. Dimensions Height 3 inches Width 20.5 inches Depth 16 inches.

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Late 19th Century British Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...

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1760s German Rococo Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

Meissen, Germany. Six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs. Dating: circa 1800. Marked with the Marcolini mark. First factory quality...

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Early 19th Century German Vintage Ironstone Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage Ironstone Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage ironstone plates available for sale. Each of these unique vintage ironstone plates was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, ironstone and stoneware. Vintage ironstone plates have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage ironstone plates bearing mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage ironstone plates over the years, but those made by Boch Freres Keramis, Eva Zeisel and Johnson Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Ironstone Plates?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $557, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $4,950 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.