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Ironstone Water Lily

Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher Water Lily Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
sought after oriental, Chinoiserie patterns called the " Water Lily", as documented on page 136 of A
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Pattern, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
. The pattern is called "Water Lily" and is a well known Mason's pattern, as illustrated on pages 136 in
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Tea Cup Hand Painted in Gilded Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, chinoiserie patterns called " Water Lily", as documented on page 136 of A Guide to Mason's Patent ironstone
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Hicks & Meigh Ironstone Plate Hand Painted Water Lily Ptn No.5, Ca1815
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Side Plate in the Water Lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of Shelton
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

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Ironstone

Very early Turners Patent Ironstone Plate in Water Lily & Willow Ptn, Ca 1803
By John Turner
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
bold enamels in an oriental floral pattern with a central water lily beside a willow tree within double
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

SIX Georgian Hicks & Meigh Ironstone Dinner Plates Water Lily Ptn No.5, Ca 1815
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
"Water Lily" pattern (their pattern no.5) which was also used by Mason's Ironstone and looks virtually
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

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Ironstone

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Georgian Mason's Ironstone Small Platter (B) in Basket Japan Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Mason's Ironstone pottery small rectangular platter, hand painted in the very decorative basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffor...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Set of SIX Mason's Dinner Plates Ashworth's Ironstone Large, Circa 1865
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful set of SIX Large Dinner Plates by Mason's ironstone made during the mid-19th century, when Mason's was owned by Ashworth Brothers, circa 1865. These Dinner Pla...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Spode Porcelain Teacup Trio, Lavender Blue with Flower Sprays, Regency ca 1815
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful "true trio" consisting of a teacup, a coffee cup and a saucer, made by Spode in about 1815. It is decorated with pattern 2234 with a striking lavender or periwink...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

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Wedgwood Slip Decorated Creamware Vase Made England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This early 19th century Wedgwood slip decorated vase has an elegant design. It is decorated with ochre-colored slip on the outside and features unpainted white grooved columns that r...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Vases

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Chamberlains Worcester Jug / Pitcher, Imari Finger and Thumb patt. 276, ca 1810
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful jug or pitcher made by Chamberlains Worcester in about 1810. It is decorated with the very famous "Finger and Thumb" pattern in bright Imari style. These jugs us...
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Antique 1810s English George III Pitchers

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Porcelain

18th Century Monumental French Pine Drapers Table Store Display
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare authentic 18th century monumental French drapers trestle table or store display featuring 16 work drawers. This massive work table was used in a mercery or Habadashery by cloth ...
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Antique 18th Century French Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

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Teacup Trio Coalport John Rose, Flowers in Gilt Squares and Stars, ca 1800
By Coalport Porcelain, John Rose
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful true trio made by John Rose at Coalport around the year 1800. It consists of a teacup and a coffee can sharing one saucer. In the 18th and early 19th Century, th...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Coffee Set Vintage Bone China Kaiser For 12 Person Germany
By AK Kaiser
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage Coffee service for 12 person, 42 pieces from the famous AK Kaiser manufactory West Germany, Romantica Collection, Monte Carlo series, 1970-1980s. The service made of high q...
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Vintage 1970s German Tea Sets

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Bone

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1912-16
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Antique bone china tea cup with fluted sides (circa 1912) and an antique saucer (circa 1916) - elaborate gilt decoration over blue and...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

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Ceramic

19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console
Located in Houston, TX
Bleached oak draper's table with a drawer and 4 carved scrolled legs sitting on a raised platform shelf.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Cupboards

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Oak

19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console
19th C. Bleached Wood Draper's Table or Console
H 33.75 in W 88.625 in D 27.5 in
Spode Porcelain Teacup, Imari Tobacco Leaf Pattern 967, Regency ca 1810
By Spode
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful teacup and saucer made by Spode in about 1810. The set is decorated with the famous Imari Tobacco Leaf pattern 967, which was first introduced by Spode in 1806. ...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

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Porcelain

1930s Wedgwood Lustreware Tea Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six 1930s Wedgwood lusterware tea cups and saucers. Overall silver floral motif on bone China background. Set includes 6 tea cups and 6 saucers, 12 pieces total. Each piece i...
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Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Tea Sets

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Georgian Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Plate in Floral Pattern No.8, Circa 1815
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good ironstone side plate in hand painted floral pattern No. 8, made by Hicks and Meigh of Shelton, Staffordshire, England between 1812 and 1822, circa 1815. The plate i...
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

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Ironstone

ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern #2451 - Tea Cup & Saucer - U.K. - C.1913-50's
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL CROWN DERBY - Imari Pattern Number 2451 - Vintage bone china tea cup with fluted sides (replacement - circa 1950's) and an antique saucer (circa 1913) - elaborate gilt decorati...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Tea Sets

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Ceramic

Late Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Tree Peony Ptn, Ca1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the late Georgian period of the early part of the ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate Gilded Leaves & Wheels Pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Desert Plate, hand painted in the rare and very decorative Gilded Leaves & Wheels pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, in th...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Ironstone

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Rare Early 19th Century Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pedestal Dessert Compote
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous and rare antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" dessert compote Firing Fault on
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

Six Antique English Early Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Dessert Plates
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six rare antique English early Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern salad or dessert
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Six Antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Teacups and Saucers
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six rare antique English Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern teacups and saucers
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Sets

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Ironstone

Six Antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Dinner/Lunch Plates
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six rare antique English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" pattern dinner or luncheon plates
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

English 19th Century Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Four-Piece Tea Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and important antique English Mason's ironstone "Water Lily" pattern four-piece tea set
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Sets

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Ironstone

Rare Early 19th Century English Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Dessert Dish
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique English Mason's Ironstone extremely rare pattern "Water Lily" dessert dish. A/F 1/2
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Serving Pieces

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Ironstone

Antique English Turner's Patent Ironstone Imari Large Dish, Lily & Willow patt.
By Turner Pottery
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare Antique English Turner's Patent ironstone large oval Imari bowl in the Water Lily and
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Centerpieces

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Ironstone

Twelve Water Lily Pattern Plates by Hicks & Meigh England Circa 1820
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of a dozen dinner plates in the "Water Lily" pattern is exquisite! Made by Hicks and Meigh
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plate in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early Mason's Ironstone pottery plate in the very decorative Water Lily pattern
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Fine Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1835
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Mason's Ironstone pottery dinner plate in the very decorative Water Lily
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher Water Lily Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
sought after oriental, Chinoiserie patterns called the " Water Lily", as documented on page 136 of A
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Large Georgian Masons Ironstone Serving Platter Rare Water Lily & Willow Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted large oval serving platter or meat dish in the rare Water Lily
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher Water Lily Pattern, circa 1817
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
patterns called the " Water Lily", as documented on page 136 of A Guide to Mason's Patent ironstone
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Dish or Plate Water Lily pattern, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good early Mason's Ironstone pottery deep plate or dish in the very decorative Water
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Vegetable Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Ptn, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
substantial piece of pottery weighing about 2Kg unpacked. The pattern is called "Water Lily" and is a well
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Large Bowl in Water Lily Pattern Old Stapled Repair
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Mason's Ironstone pottery large bowl in the very decorative Water Lily pattern
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Fine Early Mason's Ironstone Platter Rare Water Lily & Willow Pattern circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted oval platter or desert dish in the rare Water Lily and Willow
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Large Georgian Masons Ironstone Serving Bowl in Rare Water Lily & Willow Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted large Serving Bowl in the rare Water Lily and Willow pattern by
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

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Ironstone

Fine Pair of Georgian Mason's Ironstone Plate in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1813
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Set of SIX Mason's Ironstone Desert Dishes or Plates Water Lily Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
the Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Dish or Deep Plate Water Lily Pattern, Impressed Mark Ca. 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These is a good early Mason's Ironstone pottery deep Pplate or dish in the very decorative Water
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Pen Tray or Dish in Water Lily Pattern, circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good early Mason's Ironstone pottery pen tray or dish in the very decorative water lily
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Six Dinner Plates, Water Lily Pattern, Set #2, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
after and colorful patterns that Mason's have ever produced - The "WATER LILY" Pattern. All the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Late 19th Century Mason's Ironstone Small Dish or Pin Tray Water Lily Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small dish or pin tray in the very decorative water lily pattern, produced by the Mason's
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Rare Mason's Ironstone Six Dinner Plates, Water Lily Pattern, Set #1, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
after and colorful patterns that Mason's have ever produced - The "WATER LILY" Pattern. All the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Georgian Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Dinner Plate Water Lily Pattern No.5
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good large dinner plate in the water lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of Shelton
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

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Ironstone

Dozen Masons Ashworth Large Dinner Plates Ironstone England, Circa 1870
By Ashworth Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
grown in Syrian hothouses heated with hot-water pipes.* Background of Ashworth Ironstone: Charles James
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Early Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Plate or Dish in Water Lily Pattern No.5
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hexagonal plate or dish in the Water Lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Plate Hand Painted in Water Lily Pattern No.5
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Plate in the water lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of Shelton
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

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Ironstone

Six Early, Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates, Harlequin Set, Some Rare, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Ironstone China impressed. Bottom row left: Water Lily pat'n - Masons Patent Ironstone China impressed
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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Six Mason's Ironstone Large Dinner Plates Harlequin Set, Mid-19th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
, printed mason's black rectangular crown and banner. Top row middle: Water Lily pat'n, printed Mason's
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Six Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates, Harlequin Set, Some Very Rare, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
. Top row middle: Water Lily pat'n, Masons Patent Ironstone China impressed. Top row right: Jardiniere
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Six Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates, Harlequin Set, Some Rare, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
: Water Lily pat'n, Mason's Patent Ironstone China Impressed. Bottom row right: Chinese Scroll pat'n
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Harlequin Set of THREE Small Jugs or Pitchers, Mid 19th C.
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
: Water Lily pattern - ( This is a rarer pattern). Right: Japan Basket pattern. very bold popular
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Six Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plates Harlequin Set Some Rare, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
impressed and large blue printed crown . Top row middle: Water Lily pattern - Masons Patent Ironstone
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Six Georgian Mason's Ironstone Soup Bowls or Plates Harlequin Set, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and Tree" pattern - a rare pattern Top row right: "Water Lily" pattern - very colorful gilded - a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Early Hicks and Meigh Ironstone Plate or Dish in Water Lily Ptn No.5, circa 1815
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hexagonal plate or dish in the Water Lily pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Georgian Harlequin Set of Six Mason's Ironstone Soup Bowls or Plates, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
. Patterns are as follows; Bottom Row left and right and top row middle: "Water Lily" pattern - all slightly
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Two Handled Desert Dish by Hicks & Meigh, Water Lily Pattern No.5
By Hicks & Meigh
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good two handled desert dish in the Water Lily Pattern, made by Hicks and Meigh of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone "Water Lily" Pattern Partial Dinner Service
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Mason’s ironstone “Water Lily” pattern partial dinner service, decorated with the central
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Ceramics

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Pottery

Antique Mason's Ironstone China Water Lily Pattern Part Dinner Service
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Sheffield, MA
Part of a early 19th century Mason’s ironstone China dinner service in the Water Lily or Lotus
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

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Pottery

PAIR of Turner's "Water Lily" Patent Ironstone Plates, c. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
water lily, reserved by a border of abstract designs with vignettes of floral designs. Decorated in both
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Antique 19th Century English Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Ironstone Water Lily For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ironstone water lily for your home. Each ironstone water lily for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, ironstone and stoneware. A ironstone water lily, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ironstone water lily over the years, but those crafted by Mason's Ironstone and Hicks and Meigh are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ironstone Water Lily?

The average selling price for a ironstone water lily at 1stDibs is $684, while they’re typically $288 on the low end and $2,750 for the highest priced.

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