Patented by Charles Mason of Staffordshire, England, this simple tableware—once known as the “poor man’s porcelain”—hit American tables in the 1840s. Here’s the dish on the essential pieces for a stunning whiteware collection.
PITCHERS
Originally used in washrooms, ironstone pitchers vary in design from plain to fanciful. While ornate pieces are popular, it’s the early, unadorned styles collectors covet. (Look for finds with a hexagonal or octagonal shape and a bluish tint. Later pieces are creamier in color.) Motifs became more elaborate as years went on, only to return to simpler form at the end of the 19th century. This circa 1890s milk pitcher (1) by J. & G. Meakin is valued at $60 and showcases a pattern called Block Optic—a squared-off look reminiscent of early wares. There are hundreds of known ironstone makers, but not all pieces bear a manufacturer’s mark. Heft and luster are solid indicators of authenticity.
CAKE STANDS
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FARM and AWAY
When your country cabin is in a place called Summertown, you better believe there's plenty of fresh-air fun to be had
Homegrown Branching Out
A cross-country move to Washington's San Juan Islands prompted Audra Query Lawlor to begin preserving the region's heritage, one jam jar at a time
Picnics & Parties Just Add Saltwater
At her 1930s converted fish camp in Savannah, designer Elizabeth Demos keeps it casual for a come-as-you-are evening down by the dock
In With the Old Swing Your Partner
Sashay your way to a striking display with colorful Western square dance memorabilia
Across the Pond - All Hands on Deck
When a family of creative spirits sets out to restore a centuries-old English boathouse, the result is a jaunty seaside sanctuary
Country Comeback Quilty Pleasures
Equally timeless and trendy, pieced and patchwork quilts are comfort food in coverlet form
Currently Craving A Party-Ready Outdoor Kitchen
Mallorie and Jim Rasberry of HGTV's Home Town serve up ample Southern style at their family cabin outside of Laurel, Mississippi
Perfectly Imperfect Creaky Screen Doors
Nothing complements the come-and-go casualness of summer like this mesh mainstay
No Place Like Home
A worn and weathered set of skeleton keys represents a rich life under one roof.
Hide-and-Seek
Patience proves paramount when author Tove Danovich's feisty flock of backyard hens sends her on an unconventional egg hunt.
