Description
There is something quietly enduring about a well-made piece of enamelware. This two-piece set from Kockums Jernverk of Ronneby, Sweden carries that quality in full — heavy in the hand, clean in design, and built to last far beyond any passing trend. The crisp white finish with cobalt-blue edging is a harder colourway to source than the more common cream-and-green combinations, making this a particularly pleasing find for collectors and decorators alike.
Key Features:
- Authentic Swedish farmhouse heritage from Kockums Jernverk, Ronneby
- Versatile duo — use together as a footbath, herb planter and saucer, or ice-bucket set, or display each piece separately
- Iconic white with cobalt-blue rim colourway — harder to source than the typical cream or green
- Heavy-gauge steel construction with a double-coated vitreous enamel finish
- Thick enamel built to survive decades of daily use
Specifications:
- Origin: Kockums Jernverk, Ronneby, Sweden
- Era: Mid-century (≈1950s)
- Material: Heavy-gauge steel, double-coated vitreous enamel
- Basin Dimensions: ≈ Ø 40 cm (15.7″) × 14 cm H (5.5″) — measurements taken rim-to-rim; please allow minor variation
- Plate Dimensions: ≈ Ø 36 cm (14.2″) × 4 cm H (1.6″) — measurements taken rim-to-rim; please allow minor variation
Condition:
- Sound and watertight with full functionality
- Scattered enamel wear and light rust specks consistent with age and use
- One rim knock present — visible in photos
- Honest patina that speaks to a life well lived
Pieces like this are becoming genuinely difficult to find in this colourway. Whether used in a farmhouse kitchen, a potting shed, or simply displayed as a pair, they bring a warmth and solidity that few modern objects can match. Each piece is wrapped, floating-boxed, and double-cartoned for safe international transit. Any shipping overage above €2 is refunded automatically.
