Crazed and Stained

9.29.2012

My latest ironstone find is a beauty. It is full of wonderful crazing and dark stains. She wears her aging imperfections well. Dark spots look good on her. Me, not so much. wink






Isn't she a beaut? Not bad for forty dollars. I am running out of room, but when I see ironstone I gasp and have to look at it and then it will probably end up coming home with me. I need a bigger cupboard. Maybe some day I will come across a nice Welsh cupboard. 
Sigh.....

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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28 comments:

  1. Anne9/29/12, 7:12 PM

    Those are my favorite pieces! And they are harder to find.Many people find those unappealing since they are not perfect.Not to me my heart sings when I find these special pieces!
    xx
    Anne

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  2. pballard9/29/12, 7:16 PM

    I love your ironstone. I am collecting quite a bit too.... thanks for sharing.

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  3. Unknown9/29/12, 7:28 PM

    A lovely piece for your collection, Kim. I saw some great pieces at an outdoor Antiques show today but the prices were way out of my budget. It made me appreciate so many of my finds though.

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  4. Pondside9/29/12, 7:54 PM

    That's a very pretty piece, Kim. Very graceful.

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  5. Shannon Fox9/29/12, 8:06 PM

    It's a gorgeous addition to your collection Kim.

    I'm turning a little vintage and it's not nearly as cute on me as it is on my thrift store finds! Why is that?

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  6. THE FARMHOUSE PORCH9/29/12, 8:08 PM

    You found a keeper! Perfect patina.
    ♥Linsey

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  7. sarah krouse9/29/12, 8:14 PM

    beautifully graceful {even more so with her age spots}. she makes me smile!

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  8. Nancy @ The Headmistress9/29/12, 8:29 PM

    I love your collection; I'm running out of room for mine!
    Nancy

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  9. Carol@6WilsonBlog.com9/29/12, 9:05 PM

    It's time for me to get on board with collecting ironstone. I simply love it, but I don't have it. Gotta change that. Your's is beautiful.

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  10. Rosemary@villabarnes9/29/12, 9:12 PM

    I love crazing on ironstone. It adds so much character, and charm.

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  11. Jen9/29/12, 9:30 PM

    love it. Is making me want to collect as well. Enjoy your blog.

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  12. Deb9/29/12, 9:58 PM

    Beautiful.

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  13. Rhonda9/29/12, 10:35 PM

    Lovely! White ironstone is so pretty with the crazing! Bessie looks good on the vent hood too.
    Rhonda

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  14. Low Tide High Style9/29/12, 10:45 PM

    Welsh cupboard or not, that's a beautiful piece to add to your collection!

    Kat

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  15. chateau chic9/29/12, 10:48 PM

    Your collection of ironstone looks beautiful against the blue background in your china cabinet. Lovely new tureen.
    Mary Alice

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  16. White Ironstone Cottage9/30/12, 12:09 AM

    Beautiful
    xo
    Pam

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  17. Mr Paul9/30/12, 7:53 AM

    What a lovely collection you are building up Kim.

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  18. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G9/30/12, 9:02 AM

    I love vintage china pieces with crazing, gives such character! And your's definitely is a beauty!

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  19. Dawn9/30/12, 9:06 AM

    Love the new piece. I know what you mean, at what point do you stop looking for items you love?

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  20. Suzan9/30/12, 9:12 AM

    Lovely ironstone!!

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  21. Anne Boykin9/30/12, 9:16 AM

    Beautiful addition, Kim. I love your collection!

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  22. Bliss9/30/12, 9:40 AM

    I resemble the cracks and crazing and brown spots or your ironstone too! And even a little bit of the back side of your new cow head.

    ~Bliss~

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  23. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}9/30/12, 10:09 AM

    Love it! Aren't we all a little crazed? Now, I see a different watermark on your pictures. Who's that? Just checking!

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  24. Andrea9/30/12, 3:39 PM

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    Beautiful ironstone, btw!

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  25. Shirley@Housepitality Designs9/30/12, 8:56 PM

    You are right...she is a beauty...love all the crazing...such wonderful character!!

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  26. Beverly10/1/12, 3:07 PM

    What a stunner, Kim. Love this piece. I've been looking for a white ironstone covered dish for years.

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  27. Haworth10/23/12, 10:13 AM

    That's such a lovely piece, Kim. So much character and such lovely lines. I think her crazing and imperfections are what make her so beautiful.

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  28. Maryann - Interior Salvage9/30/13, 5:15 PM

    I just love these old cracklie? pieces. I was so surprised to see your lovely piece, excellent taste! I have the same one. Hope you'll stop by and take a look http://interiorsalvagedesign.com/a-little-paint/

    You have to wonder about the history of these pieces. It feels good to cherish something someone in the past held dear. It looks lovely against the blue!

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