Sunday, February 19, 2012

Ironstone Jackpot

My husband and I took a vacation day last Friday to go to an estate sale in an old farmhouse! Have you ever heard of http://www.estatesales.net/? You can sign up to receive emails about sales happening near you. That's how I found out about the one last Friday. I checked out the pictures online and knew I HAD to go based on the simple fact it was in a farmhouse (my dream house) and all the ironstone I spied. Here's what I found!!
 
In addition to the three things my husband found, I got all this for $28!!!!! Jackpot!

Aside from all that creamy white goodness, it's the details and the imperfections I love about ironstone. 


The crazing

The chips and discoloration

Add so much character

Check out the gorgeous scalloped edges!



Any one know what these dishes are meant to be used for? Bread? Butter? *Update: These are bone plates. Thanks Oniwolda, Kelley, and Jan for answering my question!!
 

There's something about old graters I love too!

And check out this cutie I picked up at an antique store also on Friday
 



 And here's two more grain scoops I found to add to my growing collection. I have six now!



I know there were lots of pictures so if you made it to the end thanks for sticking around and letting me share with you life through my lens. I am having so much fun playing and learning how to use my new camera! Now, if only my two year would sit still long enough to get some great shots of him. :)

I'm linking to the parties listed HERE and to:





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40 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Love all your treasures. You did good. Hugs, Marty

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  2. oniwoldaFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I recently went to a thrift store with my great aunt and we saw some dishes like the ones you are wondering about. She told me these dishes snug up to the plates and you put your bones in them.

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  3. Mrs. Kelley DibbleFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Yes, oniwolda's correct: they're called bone dishes. No bones about it: Glamour bar none. Wow. You done GOOD, you two!

    Hugs,
    Kelley of Kelley Highway

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  4. SusanFebruary 19, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Wow! You did good for 28 dollars!! Your stoneware is beautiful!

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  5. Jan@southernjunkin'February 19, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    You did great with all the thrifty finds! I think your question has been answered...bone plates!

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  6. Heaven's WalkFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Great steals! One can never have enough ironstone!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  7. UnknownFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Very nice finds! I love Estatesales.net. And I love ironstone too!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Oh... I'm so jealous! I did find a great Ironstone plater with a transferware pattern this weekend, complete with crazing! My hubby looks at it and say's is it supposed to look like that? Yes, it's called crazing. Gravy he says, why does it have gravy on it. lol

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  9. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    so pretty! What exactly is ironstone? I love it though, it's lovely. and I'm totally going to go sign up on estate sales right now! :)

    http://munchtalk.blogspot.com/

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  10. chateau chicFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I'm a kindred spirit when it comes to ironstone. You certainly did hit the jackpot. The more well-loved the pieces are the better!!
    I'm a new linky follower, Mary Alice

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  11. Rebecca NelsonFebruary 21, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Girl...you have the best stuff. Must have be separated at birth. I LOVE ironstone and hunting for it makes my heart SING!

    xoRebecca

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  12. *Shabby LOCO!*February 22, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Mel!
    Come link up at my partaaaay GURL! LURV all your finds and those grain scoops!? *Sigh*
    Luv, Your crazy Counterpart...
    ~Melissa
    http://shabbyloco.blogspot.com/2012/02/wtf-wednesdays.html

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  13. AndiFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    OH, I am so jealous, I went shopping this past weekend looking for ironstone also. I have several pieces that I have recieved over the years. I love it. I didn't come fome with anything, but going out again this weekend and continue my search. I am looking to purchase dinner plates and start a service of dishes. I will look into the estatesales. Thanks and have fun with all your stuff......andi I am following you on linky

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  14. Custom ComfortsFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Love your beautiful ironstone. What a great find and great price. I too love the crackling and brownish tones on old china. Some people don't, but I love how it gives it more character and longs to tell you of it's previous life and owners.
    Cindy

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  15. Blissful & DomesticFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    I love all of these! I need to sing up now. I am clicking your link to do so. You always have such cute vintage things. love it! Thank you so much for linking up to Blissful and Domestic's Feature Friday Linky Party.

    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/

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  16. Andie JayeFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    i love. i love. i love. that is going to be my new favorite website! thanks for sharing at tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  17. Pamela GordonFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful ironstone finds. It's one of my favorites even though I don't have much of it. I enjoy looking at other's collections. :)
    Blessings, Pamela

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  18. Kimberly T.February 24, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Great treasures!

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  19. The Greeley GirlsFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    you got great finds. better than i could. enjoyed. elizabeth
    please check out our site at
    thegreeleygirls.com

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  20. Latane BartonFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    You lucky thing!! I love stoneware and have a few pieces. Looking forward to seeing what else you post about!

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  21. Katie @ Creatively LivingFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    All of those are so beautiful!

    Thanks for linking this up @ Creatively Living!

    --Katie

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  22. UnknownFebruary 26, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    These are gorgeous.. what wonderful finds and beautiful pictures! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next!

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  23. AndiFebruary 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    I did go shopping came home with 8 plates, 10 soup bowls, one veg serving dish, big bowl for serving. some small platters that I assume you could you for a sandwich. Had a lot of fun but I spent a bit more that you, but that's ok Love em andi

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  24. UnknownFebruary 26, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    That sounds like a fun day, and your found so many lovely treasures. I just started and ironstone collection and am looking forward to discovering more.

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  25. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 27, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    Love all of it and thank you for sharing at NTT. Come by on Monday because you have been featured at Nifty Thrifty Tuesday. Please feel free to grab my featured button for your blog.

    Blessings,
    linda

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