Vintage Red Cliff Ironstone Tureen with Octagonal Platter – White Glaze, 3-Piece Set

Description :
This elegant 3-piece ironstone tureen set by Red Cliff includes a lidded soup tureen, matching octagonal platter, and an inset base. Crafted in a classic white glaze, this set features ornate relief detailing including grapevine handles and a figural fruit finial. The body is octagonally paneled with fluted edges, reflecting 19th-century English design origins. Both decorative and functional, this durable ironstone is oven-safe and well-suited for serving soups, stews, or punch. A faithful reproduction made in the mid-20th century, this set offers timeless colonial-inspired design and substantial presence for formal dining or collection display.

Era: Mid-20th century (reproduction of 1830s English designs)

Style: Colonial Revival / Traditional American Formal

Technique: Molded ceramic ironstone with hand-applied details and white glaze finish

Tools Used: Plaster press molds, kiln firing, glaze application brushes

History: Red Cliff was known for producing high-quality ironstone reproductions based on English Staffordshire originals, with this pattern inspired by early 19th-century Deep Soup Tureens.

Manufacturer / Maker: Maker: Red Cliff Co., Chicago, IL

Measurements: 12 ½" W x 12 ½" T x 10 ½" D

Suggested Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs (full set)

Music: Classical chamber music or 1950s traditional holiday instrumentals – think Percy Faith or Mantovani playing softly in the background during a formal meal.

Item Number : P13461

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Red Cliff Co., Chicago, IL