Set of 6, White Ironstone Plates, Dinner Plates, Embossed Grapes, Grape Vine, Plates 9 - 9 1/2" D, W. order & E. Corn, England, RARE Matched Set

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Set of 6, White Ironstone Plates, Dinner Plates, Embossed Grapes, Grape Vine,
Two Small Plates 9" D
Four Larger Plates - 9 1/2" D,
W. & E. Corn, England, RARE Matched Set - Curated - these plates were produced at different points in time, but have the same grape pattern and were all produced by W & E Corn

Price includes all six ironstone plates shown in the photos.
Condition commensurate with age. Crazing, glaze imperfections, discolouration, ... which adds to their farmhouse, shabby chic charm.
Please examine photos carefully.
Rare and extremely collectible.

A Brief History:

Ironstone was first developed in the early 1800s in England as a less expensive alternative to porcelain. Experimenting with stoneware clay, early ironstone dinnerware producers crafted a durable and dense opaque material that resembled porcelain order and was easier and less expensive to mass produce. Many of the pieces created in the early years of ironstone featured Chinese or Japanese themes, again an attempt to emulate porcelain. Several manufacturers sold ironstone products under different names, such as "English porcelain," "stone china," "new stone" or "semiporcelain".

Today, ironstone is scarce and highly collectible. It is sought by those who love both the English farmhouse, French farmhouse, and rustic primitive design.

Vintage/Antique Items:

Please note that most vintage/antique items may have minor wear due to their age and being loved, which we believe only adds to the charm and patina of these pieces. Because most of the items sold in our shop are vintage or antique, there are often small condition issues, which we do our best to accurately disclose and photograph in the listings. Please contact Vintage by Lafontaine should you have any questions or concerns.

While we try very hard to describe our items accurately, it is possible that the eye of a true collector might see something that we do not. If you are particular about your vintage items, please ask questions before you buy. We really want you to be happy with your item and have confidence in your purchase.

Also, camera flash/lighting/different computer/phone screens may change the color of an item slightly. If you are unsure, please ask for clarification before purchasing.

Shipping Policy:

• We generally ship items within 1 business day of receiving your order (excluding weekends or postal holidays). We will let you know if there will be an unusual delay, but we will always do our best to process your order quickly and efficiently. Vintage by Lafontaine cannot, however, be held responsible for postal delays.

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• It is our priority that your purchase arrives exactly as advertised, so we are very diligent with packaging. Due to the varied nature of our items, packaging is handled on a case by case basis and, whenever possible, we use recycled materials. All of our packing peanuts are bio-degradable and dissolve in water.

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Returns/Cancellations:
• If for any reason, you are not satisfied with your item, you may return it for a full refund of the ITEM cost. However, there is a 30% restocking fee on each item to cover our initial shipping costs. All return shipping fees are the responsibility of the customer.

• VintageByLafontaine does not accept cancellations after an item has been shipped.

• Should you have a concern with your item, please contact VintageByLafontaine within 48 hours of receiving it as returns must be authorized before they can be shipped back to us. Items that are returned without this pre-approval cannot be refunded.
• Approved items must be returned in their original condition within 30 days and a refund will only be issued, via Etsy, after the item has been received at our office. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value. Please retain/return in the original packaging materials.

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