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Masons Ironstone Imari Plate

Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900
Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900

Mason's Ironstone Imari Plates, Set of 2, Circa 1900

By Miles Mason Porcelain

Located in Worcester Park, GB

An exquisite example of English ceramic artistry, this Mason’s Ironstone plate is decorated in the richly layered Imari palette of deep cobalt blue, iron red, and hand-applied gilding.

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Antique Early 1900s English Early Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate
Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate

Antique Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Finest Gilding and Sculpted Plate

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Antique Mason's ironstone Imari pattern finest gilding and sculpted plate, English, 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates
Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates

Circa 1813-1820 English Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1813-1820 Pair of Mason's Imari Palette Plates, English. Ever so slightly scalloped form.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

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English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815
English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815

English Ironstone China Imari Style Plates by Masons with Patent Mark circa 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 19th century circa 1815 English orange and blue Ironstone China plates by Masons with impressed Patent Mark.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815
Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815

Pair Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates Imari Palette with Gilt, England Ca. 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Katonah, NY

Price: $185 Key Features: • Pair of antique Mason’s Ironstone plates • Early “Jardinière” pattern, code OF21a • Imari palette: cobalt, light blue, iron red, peach, and gilt • Scallop...

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Mid-19th Century Ashworth Mason's Imari Ironstone Dinner Service
Mid-19th Century Ashworth Mason's Imari Ironstone Dinner Service

Mid-19th Century Ashworth Mason's Imari Ironstone Dinner Service

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ashworth & Bros. acquired Mason's, along with their molds and patterns, in 1861, after the original firm went bankrupt. Pieces are stamped "Ashworth Real Ironstone China." Consisting...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century
Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century

Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Mason's Ironstone Imari Pattern Plate 19th Century Good condition From a private collection.

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Antique 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates
Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates

Set of Six Antique Early 19th Century Masons Dinner Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in New Orleans, LA

A set of six Mason's ironstone Imari Plates, early 19th century, with lovely scalloped, embossed and gilt decorated dinner plates in the typical Imari colors of red, orange, cobalt a...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dinner Plates

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Set of Twelve Masons Ironstone China Imari Cabinet Plates
Antique Set of Twelve Masons Ironstone China Imari Cabinet Plates

Antique Set of Twelve Masons Ironstone China Imari Cabinet Plates

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine set of twelve English Masons hand painted Imari cabinet plates. First quarter of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Five Mason's English Imari Ironstone Plates, circa 1815
Set of Five Mason's English Imari Ironstone Plates, circa 1815

Set of Five Mason's English Imari Ironstone Plates, circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of five mason's English Imari ironstone plates, each is 9.5" diameter, circa 1815.

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Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

16 Masons Ironstone "Imari" Plates
16 Masons Ironstone "Imari" Plates

16 Masons Ironstone "Imari" Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Oaks, PA

16 Masons ironstone "Imari" plates, good antique condition, some wear and stains all expected wear for the age.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Nine Masons Ironstone Dinner Plates Imari /Indian Tree Pattern Variation
Nine Masons Ironstone Dinner Plates Imari /Indian Tree Pattern Variation

Nine Masons Ironstone Dinner Plates Imari /Indian Tree Pattern Variation

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nine Masons Ironstone dinner plates Imari /Indian tree pattern variation A rare find 10.75 diameter in excellent antique condition, no chips, cracks or repairs At the time of posti...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Set of 8 Mason's Ironstone English Imari Style Dinner Plates
Set of 8 Mason's Ironstone English Imari Style Dinner Plates

Set of 8 Mason's Ironstone English Imari Style Dinner Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful set of 8 Imari Style Mason's ironstone dinner plates from England with gorgeous blues, greens, pinks, reds and gold tones with markings.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Japonisme Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

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Georgian PAIR of Masons Ironstone Side Plates Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
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By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Located in Stamford, CT

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Masons Ironstone Imari Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal masons ironstone imari plate for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, stoneware and ironstone, every masons ironstone imari plate was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer masons ironstone imari plate, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A masons ironstone imari plate, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made masons ironstone imari plate over the years, but those crafted by Mason's Ironstone and Davenport Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Masons Ironstone Imari Plate?

Prices for a masons ironstone imari plate start at $218 and top out at $1,329 with the average selling for $545.

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