Antique Ironstone

This is a good set of five early desert plates, all in the Basket Japan pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England and dating to circa 1815-1820. The plates are well potted with a circular shape, a moulded rim and sit on a low foot. The pattern is hand painted with typical bold enamels of cobalt blue, burnt orange and salmon, all in varying shades, over an under-glaze transfer printed outline. This pattern is one of Mason's earliest and most popular chinoiserie influenced designs called "Basket Japan", as illustrated on page 103 of a guide to Mason's patent ironstone patterns, circa 1813-1848, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. The base of each plate carries one of the earliest impressed Mason's marks stating; "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" in a single line, together with a large blue...

Wedgwood - exceptional and rare antique brick red transferware and flow blue luncheon set for six - hand painted gilded borders and details - consisti...

Lot of seven late 18th to early 19th century Chinese Export (Qianlong Period, circa 1780) porcelain pieces in an American federal style with blue and gold motifs and armorial crest c...

This splendid antique dessert service is impressive both for its beautiful design and its prestigious maker, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, which was appointed the official royal porcelain manufacturer to Queen Victoria of England...

A fantastic antique floral ceramic dish, begging to be displayed at a chic dinner party. A floral bouquet of pink and green takes center stage at the middle on a crisp white backgrou...

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. Antique compote in hand painted faience with a motif of a rooster, 1870s-1880s. Measures: 23.5 x 10.5 cm. Signed....