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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Mason's Ironstone Desert Plate, Chinoiserie 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, England and dating to their earliest period, circa 1815 to 1820.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate, Hand Painted Chinoiserie, 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 floral pattern, dating to circa 1845.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

19thC 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 Hydra shape with the snake heads handle with lower spur.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

PAIR of Mason's Ironstone Soup Bowls Flying Bird Chinoiserie Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very decorative pair of Large Soup Bowls or Plates by Mason's Ironstone, England dating to the late 19th Century, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 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
This is a beautiful, early Tea Cup in the highly collected Water Lily pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, England, circa 1835. This cup has one of the highly decorative and sought...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Ironstone

Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Foo Dogs Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

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