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. However they are definitely Mason’s dating to circa 1820, English, Late Georgian period.
This is a beautiful piece of Mason’s in one of the most sought after patterns.
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Creator:Mason’s Ironstone(Manufacturer)
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Dimensions:Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 8.2 in (20.83 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Chinoiserie(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:IronstoneHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:Early 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
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Condition:GoodRepaired: Small repair to base rim – very small chip – now hard to see. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good. Small repair as above and hairline to base that is not seen from the inside. Enamels bold and bright.
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Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: P 2006Seller: LU990331304852
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