Antique Masons Ironstone Alcove Vase Japan Fence Pattern Dragon Handle 1815 54cm

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Seller: jockjen ✉️ (6,587) 100%, Location: Askam-in-Furness, GB, Ships to: AMERICAS, EUROPE, ASIA, AU, Item: 255951891872 Antique Masons Ironstone Alcove Vase Japan Fence Pattern Dragon Handle 1815 54cm.

A large (21 1/4 inch -  54cm high) antique Mason's Patent Ironstone China alcove vase decorated with the Fence Japan pattern (Masons Collectors Club code OC1) Ref 1. This pattern consists of an outline in underglaze blue of a large hollow blue rock with grasses, large peony flowers, leaves, pomegranates and a fence in an Imari style, it has then been enamelled in iron red, peach, brown and light blue with additional gilding.

This beautiful and very ornamental vase is made in an elongated octagonal shape with an inwardly tapering foot and a tall outwardly tapering body with inwardly tapering shoulder. This shoulder is surmounted with a ribbed round shaped conical neck with an everted quadrant rim. The ends of each shoulder have a realistically modelled and applied dragon handles painted in green, brown, red and gold. The circular domed lid also has a similar applied dragon handle and also has manufactured round pierced holes to allow the scent of potpourri to dissipate. (Ref.2)

This very decorative antique ironstone vase dating from the Regency period ( George III - pre George IV) of the early 19th century has the two line mark Mason's Patent Ironstone China to the inside of the foot rim. This mark was used circa 1813 -1820.

It is in very good antique condition. The dragon handles have some enamel flaking and have had some old enamel retouching and a section of retouched gilding on the rim, visible with a UV lamp. One dragon has lost the tip of his tongue. There are firing tears on the inside around the neck  and shoulder joint from manufacture. The base is slightly warped in the firing as the vase rocks slightly, this is easily rectified with a pound coin under one edge! There are no chips nor impact cracks to the body. The lid has some old restoration around the dragons neck, top of his back and tip of his tail there are two small chips to the underside of the lid rim visible with a UV black light. Please see the images.

This is a truly beautiful, relatively rare, highly collectable and very decorative item and great for display on its own as a statement piece or as part of a collection of antique Masons patent ironstone china.

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Approximate dimensions Overall Height 21 1/4 inches ( 54 cm) Body Width 13 3/8 inches ( 34 cm) Body Depth 9 inches ( 23 cm) Weight 7.6 kg unpacked

References 1. A Guide to Mason's Patent Ironstone Patterns c. 1813 to 1848 Monograph No. 3 Malcolm Lewin, editor Page 89

2. Masons Porcelain & Ironstone 1796 - 1853 Reginald Haggar and Elizabeth Adams - Plate 115 and page 77

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: It is in very good antique condition. The dragon handles have some enamel flaking and have had some old enamel retouching and a section of retouched gilding on the rim, visible with a UV lamp. One dragon has lost the tip of his tongue. There are firing tears on the inside around the neck and shoulder joint from manufacture. The base is slightly warped in the firing as the vase rocks slightly, this is easily rectified with a pound coin under one edge! There are no chips nor impact cracks to the body. The lid has some old restoration around the dragons neck, top of his back and tip of his tail there are two small chips to the underside of the lid rim visible with a UV black light. Please see the images.
  • Artist: Mason
  • Antique: Yes
  • Shape: Octagon
  • Signed By: Mason's Patent Ironstone China
  • Occasion: All Occasions
  • Size: Large
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Year Manufactured: 1815
  • Item Length: 34 cm
  • Colour: blue, white, red, peach, brown, green, gold
  • Department: Adults
  • Care Instructions: Clean with Damp Cloth
  • Item Height: 54 cm
  • Number in Pack: 1
  • Style: Regency
  • Features: Hand Painted, Antique, Date-Lined, Dragons
  • Unit Quantity: 1
  • Finish: Glazed
  • Item Width: 23 cm
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Pattern: Fence Japan
  • Handle type: Dragon Handles
  • Signed: Yes
  • Material: ironstone
  • Subject: Dragon
  • Brand: G.M. and C.J. Mason
  • Item Name: Mason's ironstone alcove vase
  • Type: Alcove Vase
  • Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
  • Theme: Imari
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849
  • Production Technique: Hand Built
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Item Weight: 7.6 kg

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