01/03/2015
Vintage enamelware, is also called enameled ware.
Its popularity began around the mid 19th century. Manufacturers of kitchen pots and pans coated everything from heavy cast iron to lighter steel with enamel. The enamel coating creates a non-porous surface, which makes for easier cleaning as compared to exposed metal of most standard kitchen ware then.
The standard color for enamel ware was white. Plates, mugs, ladles, and coffee pots that were white in colour, created a bright and sanitary appearance. The rims of the enamel ware were often trimmed in a solid band of red or blue, while enameled cast iron, designed for the stovetop and oven, was usually in white on the inside and coloured on the exterior, and the popular classical colour of choice was orange.
The smooth surface and glossy finish of the enamel surfaces were prone to cracking. When cracked, the metal beneath becomes exposed, causing it to rust. Even so, it still grew in popularity and was widely used by many households, due its light weight and low cost.
Though this began many decades ago, enamel ware are still being produced today by many manufacturers as the demand is still there.
These 2 images, show but some of the many enamel wares they stock. It seems to be a necessary stop-by every single time we visit ตลาดนัดรถไฟ.
Some buy to collect, while others, for their functional vintage-looking use :)
What's your enamelled collection?
REFERENCE:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/kitchen/enamelware
