Antique Ironstone Pure Lard Slab – Berry & Warmington Liverpool c.1920s–1930s A scarce antique advertising ironstone slab with bold black transfer lettering reading "PURE LARD," produced for Berry & Warmington Ltd, Liverpool, Weighwell Service. These heavy ceramic slabs were used in grocers’ shops during the interwar years to display and cut lard, margarine, and butter. This example features its original impressed and transfer-printed maker’s mark to the interior. A striking piece of English advertising ware and highly sought-after by collectors of antique kitchenalia, dairy ware, and shop display. Dating from circa 1920s–1930s, this slab combines practical history with strong visual appeal, making it ideal for collectors, decorators, or as a statement piece in a vintage kitchen. ConditionGood antique condition with age-related wear. The slab shows glaze crazing, some surface marks, and small firing imperfections typical of period ironstone. There is a chip to one corner and hairline cracks as photographed, plus light staining and kiln spotting inside. Transfer lettering remains bold and legible with minor rubbing. A genuine, timeworn piece of early 20th-century advertising ironstone. Please study photographs as they form part of the description. DimensionsL: 39.7cm x 1W: 29.4cm x H: 5.5cm EraCirca 1921–1935 (Interwar period) PhotographsPlease see our listing photographs as these form part of our listing description. We have tried to show the item from several angles to give you a good overall view. Other itemsWe have other antique, vintage and collectible items available in our eBay shop and on our own website. PostageEvery item we send is carefully packaged to prevent damage. Where we can, we use recycled packaging or packaging made from recycled materials. Combined postageIf you are buying multiple items, please contact us before payment so we can combine postage.
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