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Vintage 1930s Universal Potteries Refrigerator Dish - Blue Ribbed Ceramic Leftover Box with Lid

Vintage 1930s Universal Potteries Refrigerator Dish - Blue Ribbed Ceramic Leftover Box with Lid

$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
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Complete your vintage kitchen ensemble with this beautifully preserved 1930s Universal Potteries Covered Refrigerator Dish.

Manufactured in the USA by the historic Universal Potteries of Cambridge, Ohio, this heavy earthenware container was engineered as a space-saving "leftover box" for early electric home refrigerators. It features the exact matching two-tone design as the iconic refrigerator jug, combining a vertically ribbed periwinkle-blue base with a glossy ivory-cream lid.

The heavy lid showcases striking geometric Art Deco speed lines and a unique recessed circular knob handle designed to keep the profile low and stackable. While originally intended for cold food storage, today this highly collectible piece serves as a gorgeous butter dish, a vanity trinket box, or a vibrant display anchor for farmhouse and cottage-style open shelving.

Product Details:
  • Brand/Manufacturer: Universal Potteries, Inc. (Cambridge, Ohio, USA)
  • Era: Circa late 1930s – 1940s (Depression / Art Deco Era)
  • Colorway: Periwinkle Blue & Cream Ivory
  • Components: Two-Piece Set (Ribbed Stoneware Base & Matching Heavy Lid)
  • Aesthetic: Depression-Era Kitcheniana / Streamline Moderne / Farmhouse Chic
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glaze maintains a bright, glassy finish with fine, authentic age crazing that adds deep historical character. The body is structurally sound and free of major chips, cracks, or restorations. (Please review photos to evaluate internal glaze and rim texture).
Dimensions & Weight Specs
  • Length: Approx. 6.0 inches
  • Width: Approx. 4.0 inches
  • Total Height (With Lid On): Approx. 3.25 to 3.5 inches (approx. 8.3 to 8.9 cm)
  • Weight: Approx. 2.0 to 2.2 lbs (approx. 900 to 1000 grams) with lid
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