Plate (4) - Pottery - Mason’s Patent Ironstone
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A set of four Mason’s Patent Ironstone China plates in the Water Lily Imari pattern, with an early 1813–1820 impressed mark, scalloped edge, 21 cm diameter and 2 cm high, from Staffordshire, England, in antique good condition with minimal wear and no restorations.
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For the connoisseur and lover of antique English earthenware: a beautiful, museum-quality set of four original Mason’s Patent Ironstone China plates.
The plates are rendered in the iconic and highly sought-after "Water Lily" pattern. The design is inspired by the traditional Japanese Imari style, characterised by a rich palette of deep cobalt blue underglaze, hand-painted iron red, pink and subtle green accents.
Unique early mark (circa 1813 – 1820):
The bottoms of the plates feature the rare, early pressed mark in a single straight line: "MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA". This specific stamp proves that this set dates from the factory’s very early years of success (between 1813 and 1820). The hand-painted blue letter "L" is the unique mark of the period’s plate painter. This makes the set over 200 years old!
Specifications:
* Manufacturer: Mason’s Patent Ironstone China (Staffordshire, England)
* Pattern: Water Lily (Imari style)
* Period: Regency / George III (ca. 1813-1820)
* Quantity: 4 pieces
* Shape: Scalloped edge
Condition:
The plates are in antique condition with minimal age-related wear to the painting, no restorations or major chips / very good condition, see photos for details].
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of four early Mason’s plates. Beautiful as decor in a country-style interior, in a dresser or for the serious collector.
For the connoisseur and lover of antique English earthenware: a beautiful, museum-quality set of four original Mason’s Patent Ironstone China plates.
The plates are rendered in the iconic and highly sought-after "Water Lily" pattern. The design is inspired by the traditional Japanese Imari style, characterised by a rich palette of deep cobalt blue underglaze, hand-painted iron red, pink and subtle green accents.
Unique early mark (circa 1813 – 1820):
The bottoms of the plates feature the rare, early pressed mark in a single straight line: "MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA". This specific stamp proves that this set dates from the factory’s very early years of success (between 1813 and 1820). The hand-painted blue letter "L" is the unique mark of the period’s plate painter. This makes the set over 200 years old!
Specifications:
* Manufacturer: Mason’s Patent Ironstone China (Staffordshire, England)
* Pattern: Water Lily (Imari style)
* Period: Regency / George III (ca. 1813-1820)
* Quantity: 4 pieces
* Shape: Scalloped edge
Condition:
The plates are in antique condition with minimal age-related wear to the painting, no restorations or major chips / very good condition, see photos for details].
A rare opportunity to acquire a complete set of four early Mason’s plates. Beautiful as decor in a country-style interior, in a dresser or for the serious collector.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Staffordshire
Title additional information
Mason’s Patent Ironstone
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Pottery
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
2 cm
Width
21 cm
Diameter
21 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
