Large 19th Century Porcelain Tureen Gilded Moulded Handles & Rose Knop to Lid

This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820. This tureen is well potted and is hexagonal in shape with moulded animal head handles to the base and a flower head knob to the lid. The pattern is called "Water Lily" and is a well known Mason's pattern, as illustrated on pages 136 in The Mason's collectors Club book " A Guide to Mason's patent Ironstone patterns, c 1813 to c 1848" . This particular piece is the gilded version of the pattern and has heavily applied hand gilded highlights. Tureens of the same shape and period are illustrated on Pages 145 and 155 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares published by the Antique Collectors' Club. The pattern is beautifully hand painted over a printed pattern with bold enamels of Cobalt Blue, burnt orange, green, puce all in various shades with much additional hand gilding. The pieces are unmarked as was often the case if the item had formed part of a large dinner or desert service...

This is a beautiful Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820. This t...

This is a very good sauce tureen made of ironstone (Spode's Stone China) in Pattern No 5519, produced by the English, Copeland & Garrett - Spode factory in the 19th century, Circa 18...

This is a very decorative Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the late Georgian period of the early part of the 19th century, circa 1830. This tureen is well potted with a circular shape having two side ring...

19th century French Limoges hand-painted covered tureen with platter is a stunning example of the exquisite porcelains that were produced during th...

A gorgeous antique French white porcelain lidded soup tureen with pedestal base, perfect for serving soups, stews, and gumbos.This fine soup tureen has a decorative acorn squash fini...

Large French faience tureen from Choisy-le-Roi, late 19th century. The classic white glaze highlights the graceful footed form and domed lid, while the shell-motif handles provide sc...

20th Century Ironstone Soup Tureen With Lid. Tureen features a beautifully scalloped body and graceful double scrolled handles, with a striking grape cluster finial on domed lid. Tur...