Early English Ironstone

I love a good collection. These pictures are not

mine. However....my collection

is pretty awesome. Pictures to follow on

another day.

I have been collecting early English Ironstone

for about 20 years. I bought my first

piece at an auction with Jeff.

I liked the lines of the sugar & creamer

set that I bought that day.

Little did I know it would turn out

to be something I would seek out my

entire life.

It goes with everything I own. It's creamy

and dreamy. All the shades of white a

different pale shade. I love the grazing

and the crackle of the old finish.

I especially love all the different

markings. My favorite....

and the marking that will make me

purchase each & every time is

Meakin. I love the earlier pieces that

they created. The period I aim for

is 1850-1890. But really any piece of

white ironstone has enough draw to bring me

right in. I want it.....I need it.....like a

junkie needs her drug.

If you start collecting white ironstone

you will love it. It will nestle right

into your home. Try placing all your

seasonal garden plantings in the

pitchers and you will be amazed. Wait

till you place that first peony....or those sprigs

of holly....or the hydrangeas! Then....I

know you will be hooked. Someday.....when

I capture the beauty of my collection....

I will share with you. Until then have a wonderfully

creative and blessed evening.