Mason's Patent Ironstone Chinoiserie Decorative Plates (4)

Item: Set of (4) Decorative Plates

Make: Mason's Ironstone China (England)

Age: ca. 1880

Construction: Ironstone China

Dimensions: 9" Dia x 1" D

Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Some wear and paint loss consistent with age. Please see photos!

Details: Set of four decorative, luncheon size plates. Chinoiserie style with central design of pheasants/peafowl with florals. Similar to Mason's pattern "MAS1" but with more elaborate rim. Rim design includes florals (lotus, peony, etc.) and stylized pomegranates. All designs in colablt blue, orange-red, soft greena, pinks, yellows, and aquas. Cobalt raised border w/ gold decoration. Marked on back: "Mason's Patent Ironstone China." This mark was used from 1825 on. 3 of 4 plates have blue & silver sticker from Shreve, Crump, & Low Company of Boston.