Mason s Patent Ironstone China Dessert Service, Early Victorian, 1835-1840

An exquisite example of English ceramic artistry, this Mason’s Ironstone plate is decorated in the richly layered Imari palette of deep cobalt blue, iron red, and hand-applied gildin...

Outstanding and rare early 19th century Mason's Ironstone (6) piece set consisting of toilet necessities as follows: Large oversized highly decorated pitcher and bowl for storing water and wash basin Pair of chamber pots for evening needs Similarly decorated toothbrush holder, large enough for multiple users Soap dish with removable strainer dish The fact that this rare ensemble has survived intact with no damage for nearly two hundred years is remarkable. It would have been an item owned and cherished by the aristocracy. and enjoyed as an art form because of it's high quality manufacture, in addition to the elaborate and detailed decoration. Also of note is the 8 sided octagonal form of each of the six items (see images). Please observe the elaborate serpent or snake formed handles to the large pitcher and both of the chamber pots (see images). Also worth mentioning is the attention the interior of the bowl receives, with as much decoration applied as the exterior (see image). The interior upper perimeters of all of the items receive the same amount of attention. The pitcher and bowl combination is larger than most that were manufactured during that period, (16" diameter) made possible by the strength of the ironstone. The Mason's mark underneath the items indicates a 1830s manufacture, with the "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" above and beneath the crown in blue. The ironstone process was patented by Charles Mason...

A beautifully hand painted Edwardian era Mason's Ironstone plate with columns and florals. England, circa 1900s.

This is a group of fourteen (14) hand-painted Mason's Ironstone luncheon plates, in the "Vase and Flower" gilded pattern, from their earliest George III Period, circa 1818. These pl...

A beautifully preserved pair of Mason’s Ashworth’s Ironstone plates, dating to the circa 1870s, showcasing a richly detailed chinoiserie landscape inspired by Peking, Japan. These 19...

This exquisite 6 dinner plate set by Mason’s Ironstone belongs to the iconic Regency pattern—a celebrated example of 19th-century English transferware. What sets this set apart is it...

The image shows a set of 5 Mason's Ironstone lunch plates in the Manchu Pink pattern, crafted in the late 1800s. Each plate measure 8 inches in diameter and showcases a delicate pink...

This exquisite set features 9 Mason’s Patent Ironstone “Manchu” stew bowls, crafted in the late 1800s. Each bowl measures 9 inches in diameter and showcases a delicate pink-and-white...

A set of 11 Imari style ironstone dessert dishes, made by Spode circa 1815. Josiah Spode II began producing stone china in 1813 as an alternative to porcelain. Stone china, also kno...

Each piece finely decorated with a different landscapre, the yellow ground border with floral arrangments in compartments, Comprising 1 compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, 16 pla...