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Large English Antique Ironstone Pure Milk Dairy Pail - Not Repro!
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Large English Antique Ironstone Pure Milk Dairy Pail - Not Repro!

1900 - 1920
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Large English Antique Ironstone Pure Milk Dairy Pail – Not Repro!

A wonderful example of an Edwardian antique ironstone large antique Pure Milk dairy pail, in superb, undamaged condition, a rare survivor that rings like a bell. Dating to around 1900, this English antique dairy pail has a raised, banded design to the body with carry handles to each side. To the front is the Pure Milk lettering along with a country scene of cows in the field. This is not a reproduction, but an honest English Edwardian antique example.

Dimensions

Height: 30cm (11.90")

Width: 40cm (15.87")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ironstone Milk Pail to the Edwardian era.

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SA1226391
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Description
Large English Antique Ironstone Pure Milk Dairy Pail – Not Repro!
A wonderful example of an Edwardian antique ironstone large antique Pure Milk dairy pail, in superb, undamaged condition, a rare survivor that rings like a bell.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Dating to around 1900, this English antique dairy pail has a raised, banded design to the body with carry handles to each side. To the front is the Pure Milk lettering along with a country scene of cows in the field. This is not a reproduction, but an honest English Edwardian antique example.

Dimensions

Height: 30cm (11.90")

Width: 40cm (15.87")

Depth: 40cm (15.87")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Ironstone Milk Pail to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226391
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK.
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Archive I A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK.

Large English Antique Ironstone Pure Milk Dairy Pail - Not Repro!

Archive II A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK. View II
Archive III A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK. View III
Archive IV A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK. View IV
Archive V A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK. View V
Archive VI A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK. View VI
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Items For Sale 172
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK.
Large English Antique Ironstone Pure Milk Dairy Pail - Not Repro!
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A white glazed ironstone dairy pail featuring integrated side handles, horizontal ribbed detailing, and a black transferware illustration of cows above the text PURE MILK.
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Ironstone dairy pails were utilitarian ceramic containers produced during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for displaying and serving fresh milk in creameries, dairies, and grocers shops across Britain.

These vessels were typically crafted from heavyweight ironstone or earthenware, finished with a hard white glaze and decorated using black or blue monochrome transfer-printed graphics and text.

Authentic original examples feature heavy, durable ceramic walls, minor manufacturing crazing, genuine wear to the base rim, and crisp black transfer lettering integrated into the glaze rather than flat modern digital prints.

A large ceramic pail serves as a functional centrepiece on a kitchen island or sideboard, ideal for holding fresh floral arrangements, wooden utensils, or displayed empty as a focal point in a country kitchen.

Clean gently using warm water and mild liquid soap with a non-abrasive sponge, avoiding harsh chemicals, bleach, or dishwashers that could compromise the glaze or transferware detail.
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