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What is Mason china?

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What is Mason china?
Mason china is a type of pottery developed by C.J. Mason & Company in 1813. People also call this type of pottery mason ware, and its official name, when sold by C.J. Mason, was Mason’s Patent Ironstone China. When it debuted, mason ware became popular because it resembled Chinese porcelain but was more economically priced. Shop a range of mason ware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Pair of Mason's Chinoiserie Vases
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in New York, NY
ruffled rims. Black printed marks for Mason's China. England, circa 1825 Dimensions: 6.25" height x 3.75
Category

Antique 1820s English Chinoiserie Vases

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 3 Graduated Mason's Platters in the Oriental Taste, England, Circa:1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Alexandria, VA
Design in the oriental taste based on Chinese export designs in rich colors of navy dark red and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate in Chinese Dragon Ptn, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early Mason's ironstone pottery Dinner Plate in the rare blue and white Chinese Dragon
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Chinese Dragon Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1818
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Set of FOUR Masons Ironstone Bowls in Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a lovely set of FOUR bowls or deep plates by Mason's Ironstone, England in the Chinese
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Set of FOUR Masons Ironstone Large Bowls in Chinese Dragon Pattern, Circa 1900
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a lovely set of four large bowls or deep plates by Mason's Ironstone, England in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

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