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How do I identify antique ironstone?

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How do I identify antique ironstone?
One simple way to identify antique ironstone is to pick it up. Because of the thickness of the vitreous pottery, it will usually feel much heavier than expected. Pieces free of cracks and chips ring like a bell if you strike them with your finger while gripping them by the handle. Find a variety of expertly vetted vintage and antique ironstone on 1stDibs.
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Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate in Coloured Wall Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early-19th century Mason’s patent ironstone Desert Plate produced by Mason's Ironstone
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Chinoiserie Hand Painted Black Ground, circa 1845
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in a very decorative, hand painted
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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
This is a very good jug or pitcher by Mason's ironstone, England, circa 1880. The jug has the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Jardinière Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
's Ironstone, England, circa 1870. The pattern is a known Mason's chinoiserie pattern called "Jardinière
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Blue Chinese Dragon Pattern, 19th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good small Hydra jug or pitcher, made by Mason's Ironstone, England in the Chinese
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers

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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
's Ironstone, England, circa 1835. This cup has one of the highly decorative and sought after oriental
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

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