Mason’s Patent Ironstone
by G. L. Ashworth & Bros.
English

Pair of covered vases

Circa 1910

Ironstone

12 1/4 in. H with covers x approximately 5 3/4 in. Dm at widest point (31.1 cm H x 14.6 cm Dm)

These Masons ironstone vases make a striking statement with a bright orange glaze underneath cobalt, turquoise, and gold details. The vases take the form of temple jars, with alternating panels depicting Chinese figures and white plum blossoms. Heavily gilded fish scale pattern panels complete the bold look.

These Masons ironstone vases make a striking statement with a bright orange glaze underneath cobalt, turquoise, and gold details. The vases take the form of temple jars, with alternating panels depicting Chinese figures and white plum blossoms. Heavily gilded fish scale pattern panels complete the bold look.

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Condition

Very good. On one vase: crazing to interior and exterior of body. Some pinpricks to glaze in one of the orange panels. Star-shaped hairlines on base, only visible on interior. On the other vase: wear to orange glaze on both figure panels.

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Provenance

References

Keele University, Raven Mason Collection, 171-171A

Very good. On one vase: crazing to interior and exterior of body. Some pinpricks to glaze in one of the orange panels. Star-shaped hairlines on base, only visible on interior. On the other vase: wear to orange glaze on both figure panels.

For a detailed condition report, please contact us.

Keele University, Raven Mason Collection, 171-171A

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All objects are packed with utmost care by our team of expert fine art shippers. All items are shipped with parcel insurance.

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All of our objects look even more stunning in person!

However, in case you are not satisfied with your purchase, we are willing to accept returns.

For more information on our return policies, please visit our FAQ page.