I'm a collector of many things. One of my favorite things to collect is
vintage ironstone.
It's much bigger than it looks in the photo. The inside of the bowl
measures 12x10 inches. I believe that its original lid was missing, but that didn't deter
me from buying it anyway. I still thought it would make a lovely addition to my ironstone
collection.
I tried to get a shot of some of the details. The fluting on the base is
one of the things that drew me to it. That, and the rather intricate handles.
You can see some dark age spots here and there. But I don't mind the patina that comes with age.
Here it is empty, sans lid.
It's likely that this Pearl patterned piece was made somewhere in the
mid to late 1800's. Based on it's pedigree and some preliminary research, (with the
lid) it's probably worth over $250.00.
And of course I just had to get in MORE hydrangeas. There's been a
bumper crop again this year and I couldn't be happier. What would you put in here? With fall on its way, my gears are turning in
anticipation of what else I can do with this beautiful find.
Well, that's it for today, friends!
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Vintage Ironstone China: Wedgewood Pearl
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ReplyDeleteHi Kathleen, A beautiful piece of ironstone indeed!! I am on the lookout for some pieces too and also vintage glass cake stands.....Have a wonderful weekend~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - perfect place for the hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.
So very pretty. Love the bowl and love the hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteG'day!
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What a lovely piece! This is such a great find; you can't best the price! Your Hydrangeas look lovely in this ironstone bowl! Hope you are having a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kathleen! I just bought a large ironstone piece to use as a centerpiece. So far I've filled it with snowball hydrangeas (loved the white on white) and about 30 bottle brush trees in various sizes. I've been so happy with it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Diana
Such a pretty dish and it looks even lovelier with the hydrangeas!
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Just beautiful...you know. a good piece is one you can use all year...tulips or eggs in spring, pinecones, pumpkins or acorns in fall, ornaments or greens in winter and hydrangeas in summer, always. Love, Penny
ReplyDeleteThe piece is just gorgeous! What a great addition to your collection.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful no matter what you put in it. Red balls, and candy canes with a little sprig of holly on the side perhaps?
Hugs,
Patti
Lovely, Kathleen, and it looks beautiful holding your hydrangeas!
ReplyDeleteAn attractive piece!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing! You are one on of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-113.html I hope to see your prettiness again at the party! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Lovely display!
ReplyDeleteYour ironstoe is lovely! I finally figured out that I could "MOUND" Christmas ornaments in a container by stringing them on a fine wire; I needed to fidget with them a bit to make them "fit", add in another color here and there; worked great. These were unbreakable plastic bulbs; I definitely wouldn't want vintage bulbs to avalanche! Unfortunately, I LIKE artificial fruit; it is also pretty interspersed with Christmas greenery or Christmas picks, pine cones for a Della Robbia effect or fall leaves/acorns. I have been know to bend the framework of a small fake wreathe to make it fit my container! Also, a tall pillar candle or dinner taper in its own holder, surrounded by a low arrangement of sumpin' would be pretty, too. Easter eggs on a bed of moss in spring, several small pots of shamrocks, an arrangement of spring silk flowers....you could use this year round for a centerpiece! I have a small blue and white transferware tureen that sports red/wh/blue silk flowers. With just 2 of us, it gets more use as a planter than a tureen!
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