Hall's Covered Refrigerator Square Box Tavern

Updated August 6, 2026

A large square vitrified ceramic refrigerator dish that with a silver border and a silhouette design of men at a pub talking. The box was produced by Hall China Co. of East Liverpool, Ohio. A high fired ceramic in the shape of a lidded box was decorated on the sides with silhouettes of English gentlemen smoking and drinking tea. The design is sometimes also referred to as the "Diner Scene" The lid edge and the box mouth are decorated with a platinum-colored band. The handle on the lid is recessed to make it easy to stack in a fridge. The box's inner lip, lid's lip, and box foot are not glazed. The body and lid are glazed in a thick cream-colored glaze. A stamped mark on the box base in silver reads HALL'S SUPERIOR QUALITY KITCHENWARE MADE IN U.S.A. Please note that we also have the matching butter dish available. Please search for the words "Tavern Silhouette" within our shop to locate it. MEASUREMENTS 7 in (17.8) wide x 7 in (17.8 cm) deep x 3 ½ in (8.9 cm) tall. Weighs 3 lbs 0.4 oz. CONDITION There are no breaks, chips, cracks, or repairs. There is some wear to the silver banding. The foot shows wear from movement on a surface. A fun ceramic refrigerator box that will add to a collection or use in a vintage decor. Period: 1940s Origin: United States Materials: Ceramic Dimensions: 7"W × 7"D × 3.5"H

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