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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

Mason´s Ironstone Hand Decorated China Jug, England Mid 20th C.
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Valencia, VC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your table with this pristine Mason's Ironstone custard jug
Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Pitchers

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 "Vase and Flower" Pattern Mason's Patent Ironstone China
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Dallas, TX
line impressed "Masons Patent Ironstone China" mark and a printed crown mark, color washed in green
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

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

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