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What is Mason china?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Pair of Mason's Chinoiserie Vases
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in New York, NY
Black printed marks for Mason's China. England, circa 1825
Dimensions: 6.25" height x 3.75" diameter, base diameter 2.5".
Category
Antique 1820s English Chinoiserie Vases
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian "Vase and Flower" Pattern Mason's Patent Ironstone China
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a group of fourteen (14) hand-painted Mason's Ironstone luncheon plates, in the "Vase and Flower" gilded pattern, from their earliest George III Period, circa 1818. These pl...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Materials
Ironstone
Masons Arbor Patent Ironstone China, Antique Dinner Service, circa 1890
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This charming 23-piece antique dinner service by Mason’s Ironstone features the delightful “Arbor” pattern, a cheerful floral design typical of the brand's early 20th-century tablewa...
Category
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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 pattern, circa 1818.
The plate is circular with a notched indented rim.
This plate...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
$291 Sale Price
21% Off
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish & Cover in Chinese Dragon Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The pattern is called " Chinese Blue Dragon " which is a detailed chinoiserie Mason's pattern, as illustrated on page 116 in The Mason's Collectors Club book " A Guide to Mason's pat...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
$421 Sale Price / set
55% Off
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 Dragon pattern, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
$414 Sale Price / set
54% Off