A beautiful set of four English ironstone cereal bowls made during the First World War by Bishop & Stonier of Staffordshire, England.
Each bowl measures 7½ inches in diameter — a generous and practical size for cereal, soup, salad, or dessert.
Stamped beneath with the crowned Ironstone China – Bishop & Stonier – England mark and finished inside with the blue transfer reading “For Home and Country,” these were produced for export to Canada during WWI. The phrase reflects the patriotic spirit of the British Empire during the war years.
Substantial, weighty, and beautifully simple — these are everyday pieces with real historical presence.
Details
Maker: Bishop & Stonier, England
Era: Circa 1914–1918
Diameter: 7½”
Material: Ironstone china
Colour: White with blue interior transfer mark
Quantity: Set of 4
Condition: Light surface wear consistent with age. One bowl has some crazing. No cracks noted. Minor utensil marks typical of antique ironstone.