ironstone
noun
iron·stone
ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌstōn 
1
: a hard sedimentary rock rich in iron
especially
: a siderite in a coal region
2
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There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
In lieu of greenery, Payne recommends topping your cabinets with a collection of blue and white ginger jars or ironstone pitchers.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
The soils are predominantly sandy loam, clay, and ironstone.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Should’ve bought that T. rex cookie jar, that ironstone pitcher, that surfboard, that sleigh.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Most of the fossils are entombed in ironstone nodules.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 14 July 2024
Do not put antique ironstone in the microwave or oven, either.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 July 2024
Here, this shelf that sits atop a rustic worktable is packed with ironstone dishes.
—Anna Logan, Country Living, 28 July 2023
Park staff looked over the spot and decided to leave the bone encased in ironstone and use it for educational purposes.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
In lieu of greenery, Payne recommends topping your cabinets with a collection of blue and white ginger jars or ironstone pitchers.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
The soils are predominantly sandy loam, clay, and ironstone.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
Should’ve bought that T. rex cookie jar, that ironstone pitcher, that surfboard, that sleigh.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Most of the fossils are entombed in ironstone nodules.
—Jack Tamisiea, New York Times, 14 July 2024
Do not put antique ironstone in the microwave or oven, either.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 July 2024
Here, this shelf that sits atop a rustic worktable is packed with ironstone dishes.
—Anna Logan, Country Living, 28 July 2023
Park staff looked over the spot and decided to leave the bone encased in ironstone and use it for educational purposes.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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“Ironstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ironstone. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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ironstone
noun
iron·stone
ˈī(-ə)rn-ˌstōn
: a hard white pottery first made in England
called also ironstone china
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