English Coalport Imari Champaign Cooler with Lid and Paw Feet, ca. 1810

19th Century English Worcester 3-piece vegetable Tureen in Imari Palette, ca. 1820.

Pair of 19th century English Derby Fruit Coolers with Lids & Liners, ca. 1815.    

This is a rare, large Dough or Bread Bin, decorated in the vase & jardiniere pattern, made by Masons Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1815. This is a rare, s...

This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820. This tureen is well potted and is hexagonal in shape with moulded animal head handles to the base and a flower head knob to the lid. The pattern is called "Water Lily" and is a well known Mason's pattern, as illustrated on pages 136 in The Mason's collectors Club book " A Guide to Mason's patent Ironstone patterns, c 1813 to c 1848" . This particular piece is the gilded version of the pattern and has heavily applied hand gilded highlights. Tureens of the same shape and period are illustrated on Pages 145 and 155 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares published by the Antique Collectors' Club. The pattern is beautifully hand painted over a printed pattern with bold enamels of Cobalt Blue, burnt orange, green, puce all in various shades with much additional hand gilding. The pieces are unmarked as was often the case if the item had formed part of a large dinner or desert service...