{"product_id":"vintage-20th-c-english-ironstone-pitcher","title":"Vintage 20th c. English Ironstone Pitcher","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage English Ironstone Pitcher\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evintage circa 1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efound in the French countryside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaker's mark - Royal Art Pottery - a Staffordshire maker in Longton England the heart of English ceramic production \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.75\" high x 3\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic English ironstone pitcher from Royal Art Pottery, Longton, featuring a softly curved silhouette and creamy, timeworn glaze. Originally made for everyday use in the kitchen or at table, this piece now lends itself beautifully to both functional and decorative styling—perfect for serving, displaying fresh stems, or adding a quiet, collected charm to open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout ironstone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIronstone is a type of pottery or stoneware that was first produced in the early 19th century. It is known for its strength, durability, and ability to imitate the look of more expensive porcelain. Ironstone gets its name from the iron-like properties it exhibits when fired.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIronstone is made from a mixture of clay, flint, and ironstone (a sedimentary rock rich in iron oxide), which gives it its characteristic dense and heavy composition. The clay and other materials are combined and formed into the desired shape, such as plates, bowls, pitchers, or teapots. The pieces are then fired at high temperatures, resulting in a hard, vitrified surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the distinguishing features of ironstone is its white or off-white color, although it can also be found in other colors such as blue or brown. The white ironstone became particularly popular because it resembled the more expensive porcelain of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIronstone was initially developed as a cheaper alternative to porcelain, which was highly sought after but expensive. Its affordability, durability, and resistance to chipping made it a popular choice for everyday tableware, kitchenware, and other household items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483272679699,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8553\/4483\/files\/IMG_7994.heic?v=1776555293","url":"https:\/\/www.maisonblue.com\/products\/vintage-20th-c-english-ironstone-pitcher","provider":"Maison Blue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}