Vintage Set of Two Beehive Ironstone Bowls

This set of two small vintage ironstone bowls showcases a clean, utilitarian design. Each bowl features a classic cream-colored glaze and a distinctive banded or "beehive" ribbed texture encircling the exterior, adding a subtle architectural element to their simple, rounded silhouettes. Their heavy, durable construction is characteristic of traditional ironstone, making them as practical for modern kitchen use as they are for decorative display on an open shelf or in a primitive hutch.

The bowls exhibit a genuine vintage patina that tells a story of years of service. While both maintain a high-gloss finish, one bowl shows more pronounced signs of age, including a visible vertical hairline crack and a rustic, darkened ring along the unglazed base. These honest imperfections do not detract from their charm but rather enhance their authentic character, making them a wonderful choice for collectors who appreciate the "wabi-sabi" beauty of well-loved antiques. Their compact size makes them incredibly versatile—ideal for serving individual portions of fruit and yogurt, holding salt or spices while cooking, or simply being stacked to create a textured focal point in a curated vignette.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
5 inches in diameter
2.75 inches base diameter
2.75 inches in height

All sales are final so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions prior to purchase. Other objects found in the listing photos are for decorative use only and not included in this purchase.

VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and aged goods. In most cases, we do not clean or polish any items that come into our shop. Once you remove an item's traces of age and patina it's not something you can reverse, so we leave those activities up to the buyer. We do not disassemble found art from their frames unless it is necessary to differentiate a print from an original piece of art. Vintage prints purchased from this shop could originate from any print media (e.g., magazines, books, photographs, art prints, etc.). We try our best to describe items accurately and disclose any and all flaws and imperfections. Please refer to pictures as a visual description. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to checkout.

SHIPPING
As much as possible, we utilize recycled shipping boxes. The box you receive your item in may show signs of wear and pre-use.

PHOTOGRAPHY
All photos are taken in natural light and we do not use any photo filters and do not perform and photo editing (other than basic photo cropping). Depending on your monitor settings, there may be subtle differences in color once you see your item in person.