If you’re familiar with 19th-century ceramics, you probably know about ironstone. It was first made by English potter Miles Mason, who sold Chinese export porcelain and decided to make his own ...

“It became widely used in households, hotels, and restaurants, and its popularity endured due to its durability, versatility, and timeless appeal, and today, antique and vintage ironstone is ...

There are hundreds of known ironstone makers, but not all pieces bear a manufacturer’s mark. Heft and luster ... been pieces ...