When British potter Charles James Mason patented his formula for a type of stoneware made with the mineral feldspar in 1813, he christened it ironstone, though in truth, it contained no iron. In Michelle Klima’s dining room, a custom-made cabinet, above, showcases a portion of her extensive collection of ironstone.
I have a wonderful ironstone collection and wish I had a beautiful cabinet like Michelle’s in which to artfully display it all. What a gorgeous photo! I am also intrigued by the history of ironstone. I always wondered why it was called that when it didn’t seem to have metal in it! This is a beautiful post!