Mason's Patent Ironstone China was first produced in England in the early 19th century. The development of ironstone china was a significant technological innovation in the pottery industry, as it was much more durable and less expensive to produce than traditional porcelain.

The originator of the ironstone china formula is generally attributed to Charles James Mason, who had set up a pottery in Staffordshire in 1802. He patented the technique for producing ironstone china in 1813. The formula was a closely guarded secret, but it is believed to have included feldspar, china clay, and ironstone.

The Mason family began producing ironstone china under the name "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" at their pottery in Lane End, Staffordshire. The ironstone china was initially marketed as a less expensive alternative to porcelain, and it was particularly popular in the United States, where it was known as "White Granite" due to its more...

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A Mason's Ironstone ginger jar with floral motifs, c.1900

A Mason's Ironstone ginger jar with floral motifs, c.1900

A Mason's Ironstone Imari pattern vase, scallop rim

A Mason's Ironstone Imari pattern vase, scallop rim

Pair of Antique Masons Ironstone lidded vases/jars Circa 1930's,…

Pair of Antique Masons Ironstone lidded vases/jars Circa 1930's, with Oriental figural decoration and square tapered tops & lids, height 24 cm, restored to top of one vase and one lid. Ex Alan Landis Antiques.

Large Masons patent Ironstone Japonais pattern mantel vase,…

Ironstone Japonais Mantel Vase with Dragon Handles, 1850

Large Masons patent Ironstone Japonais pattern mantel vase, 1850 printed mark blossom tree and landscape pattern with applied stylised dragon handles 39 cm height (no cover with hairline crack to rim)

Large Masons patent Ironstone china double landscape pattern…

1850 Ironstone China Double Landscape Pattern Water Pitcher with Dolphin Handle

Large Masons patent Ironstone china double landscape pattern water pitcher, 1850 printed mark willow tree type pattern with applied dolphin handle 26 cm height

Masons patent Ironstone stone china flying bird pattern ashet,…

Masons Ironstone Flying Bird Pattern Ashet, 1820 - Lot of 5

Masons patent Ironstone stone china flying bird pattern ashet, 1820 matching lot 5 43.5 cm length

Large Mason's 'Vista' serving platter traditional red pattern,…

Traditional Red Pattern Serving Platter by Mason's Vista (40 cm)

Large Mason's 'Vista' serving platter traditional red pattern, marked to base, diameter 40 cm.

An antique Mason's, England Ironstone porcelain plate with…

Floral Ironstone Porcelain Plate from England

An antique Mason's, England Ironstone porcelain plate with highly decorated floral & Foliage enamels, diameter 26.5 cm

Masons Ironstone antique English muffin dish and cover with…

Antique Masons Ironstone Muffin Dish with Chinese Decoration

Masons Ironstone antique English muffin dish and cover with Chinese floral and butterfly decoration and Foo dog finial, circa 1840, rare. Blue faux Chinese seal mark to base, 12 cm high, 22 cm diameter

A large Mason's Ironstone tureen, circa 1813-1820, of…

Mason's Ironstone Tureen with Gilded Handles and Insects

A large Mason's Ironstone tureen, circa 1813-1820, of extravagant moulded form with applied gilded handles, insects and flowerheads to the waisted neck, impressed marks underside, 21 cm high

Late Georgian Masons coffee cup, chinoiserie figural decoration,…

Chinoiserie Masons Coffee Cup with Figural Decoration

Late Georgian Masons coffee cup, chinoiserie figural decoration, marked to base.

Victorian Masons Ironstone ashet drainer Imari pattern and…

Imari Masons Ironstone Ashet Drainer, Victorian Era

Victorian Masons Ironstone ashet drainer Imari pattern and palette 23 x 32.5 cm

A Mason's Ironstone cabinet plate and two porcelain cheese…

Mason's Ironstone Plate and Porcelain Cheese Knives Set

A Mason's Ironstone cabinet plate and two porcelain cheese knives, the plate 25 cm diameter

Masons Ironstone 'Penang' patterned platter, circa 1850; a…

Masons Ironstone Platter and Fruit Bowls

Masons Ironstone 'Penang' patterned platter, circa 1850; a Masons fruit bowl, 20th century and a Ralph Stevenson & Son fruit bowl, circa 1825, (3 items), the platter 38 cm wide

Vintage Mason's 'Mandalay' footed bowl, marked to base, height…

Vintage Mason's 'Mandalay' Footed Bowl - 10cm x 27cm

Vintage Mason's 'Mandalay' footed bowl, marked to base, height 10 cm, diameter 27 cm

A willow pattern meat platter, English, 19th century, Ironstone…

19th Century English Willow Pattern Meat Platter

A willow pattern meat platter, English, 19th century, Ironstone transferware platter in the classic blue willow pattern, unmarked to base, possibly Masons. Length 40.5 cm, width 32 cm

Two various antique Mason's ironstone soup bowls including:…

Antique Mason's Ironstone Soup Bowls

Two various antique Mason's ironstone soup bowls including: Georgian ironstone bowl, painted Flower Vase decoration, impressed mark to base, circa 1825, and Victorian plate, Pagoda decorated, mark to base, diameter 25 cm, and 26 cm

Georgian Masons cup & saucer 'Japan,' pattern, circa 1820.

Georgian Japan Pattern Masons Cup and Saucer

Georgian Masons cup & saucer 'Japan,' pattern, circa 1820.

A Mason's Ironstone covered vase, second quarter 19th century,…

Imari-style Ironstone Vase with Double Cover, 19th Century

A Mason's Ironstone covered vase, second quarter 19th century, baluster shaped with a wide mouth and a pair of handles to the neck and shoulder, decorated in the Imari palette with white ground reserves to each side of neck and body with floral and…

Masons plate, an early ironstone plate with hand painted…

Chinoiserie Ironstone Plate with Masonic Design

Masons plate, an early ironstone plate with hand painted Chinoiserie decorations

A Masons 'Ironstone' table centrepiece double-handled. Oriental…

Masons Ironstone Oriental Table Centrepiece

A Masons 'Ironstone' table centrepiece double-handled. Oriental pattern, polychrome and blue and white, height 17 cm, diameter: 27 cm

Masons/Ashworth 'Japan' ceramic platter marked to base, circa…

Masons/Ashworth Japan Ceramic Platter, 1870s

Masons/Ashworth 'Japan' ceramic platter marked to base, circa 1870s, length 38 cm

Three mid circa 19th Mason's Ironstone plates and other varying…

Assorted Mason's Ironstone Plates

Three mid circa 19th Mason's Ironstone plates and other varying stylised patterns (one with old staple repair) together with Charles Mason plate Battle of Austerlitz pattern

Early circa 19th Masons Ironstone bowl Mandarin pattern in…

Mandarin & Imari Ironstone Bowl & Plate Set

Early circa 19th Masons Ironstone bowl Mandarin pattern in famille rose palette together with other ironstone plate in Imari palette

A Masons ironstone coffee pot, c. 1815, of tapering octagonal…

1815 Masons Ironstone Octagonal Coffee Pot

A Masons ironstone coffee pot, c. 1815, of tapering octagonal form

A Vintage Mason's transfer printed blue ham stand in the fruit…

Vintage Mason's Blue Fruit Basket Ham Stand

A Vintage Mason's transfer printed blue ham stand in the fruit basket pattern. Height 19 cm

A Masons Ironstone vase, circa 1860, pattern 1566, a gold and…

Masons Ironstone Japanesque Vase, 1860

A Masons Ironstone vase, circa 1860, pattern 1566, a gold and cobalt baluster vase with Japan style mon, panel and fan shapes embellished with various transferware oriental motifs scattered upon a scale ground; black backstamp and pattern number underside…

Two Masons Ironstone vases, circa 1813-1925 and after, a small…

Masons Ironstone Vases and Oriental Style High-Shouldered Vase

Two Masons Ironstone vases, circa 1813-1925 and after, a small cobalt bottle vase with gilded floral designs, and an oriental style high shouldered vase with a broad neck, bat moulded lug handles and decorated with two shaped cartouches with polychrome…

Mason's porcelain 'Imari' pattern cabinet plate

Mason's Imari Cabinet Plate

Mason's porcelain 'Imari' pattern cabinet plate

Masons Liberty 'Ianthe' serving bowl decorated in Art Nouveau…

Art Nouveau Serving Bowl by Masons Liberty 'Ianthe'

Masons Liberty 'Ianthe' serving bowl decorated in Art Nouveau design, marked to base, diameter 27 cm.

A similar pair of large Mason's Ironstone Imari tankards, 19th…

Pair of Imari Tankards with Dolphin Handles

A similar pair of large Mason's Ironstone Imari tankards, 19th century, circa 1830, each of generous proportions, decorated in Japanese Imari inspired patterns, flanked by a dolphin handle. Impressed marks to base. Each 14 cm high, 21.3 cm wide.…

Four blue and white transfer ware serving dishes, comprised of…

Blue and White Transferware Serving Dishes Collection

Four blue and white transfer ware serving dishes, comprised of one ovoid dish with handle decorated in 'Dr Syntax Sells Grizzle' pattern by James & Ralph Clews, England 1818-34, one scallop shaped pearl ware bowl with handle by Spode decorated in 'The…

Masons 'Imari' pattern porcelain side lamp with wooden base and…

Mason's Imari Porcelain Lamp with Wooden Base and Shade

Masons 'Imari' pattern porcelain side lamp with wooden base and light shade

A pair of Mason's Ironstone Oriental style vases, early 20th…

Mason's Ironstone Oriental Vases, Early 20th Century

A pair of Mason's Ironstone Oriental style vases, early 20th century, post 1891 mark, of ovoid form, one yellow, the other orange, with identical decoration, depicting oriental figures and prunus blossoms to reserves between gold and cobalt fish scale…

Early Masons ironstone 'Imari' pattern plate c1825

1825 Imari Pattern Masons Ironstone Plate

Early Masons ironstone 'Imari' pattern plate c1825

Vintage Masons 'Applique' ceramic vase iron red and cobalt blue…

Iron Red and Blue Floral Ceramic Vase

Vintage Masons 'Applique' ceramic vase iron red and cobalt blue floral decoration, height 20.5 cm

Eight pieces of Masons Ironstone china

Masons Ironstone: Eight Elegant China Pieces

Eight pieces of Masons Ironstone china

Victorian Masons ironstone footed bowl floral decoration,…

Victorian Ironstone Bowl with Gilded Mask Handles

Victorian Masons ironstone footed bowl floral decoration, gilded mask head handles, circa 1880, height 9 cm

A Victorian Mason's ironstone ashette, decorated with a…

Victorian Ironstone Ashette with Japan Design

A Victorian Mason's ironstone ashette, decorated with a polychrome Japan design, width 5.2 cm.

Two Victorian Mason's lidded vases, decorated with floral…

Victorian Mason's Blue and Gilt Floral Vases

Two Victorian Mason's lidded vases, decorated with floral panels on a cobalt blue ground with gilt embellishment. Mason's ironstone mark to base, height 34 cm and 29 cm.

Antique Imari pattern large meat platter unmarked, (possibly…

Large Antique Imari Meat Platter, 56 cm Length

Antique Imari pattern large meat platter unmarked, (possibly Mason's), length 56 cm

Antique Mason's Mandalay Ironstone vase, printed and hand…

Mason's Mandalay Ironstone Hand-Painted Vase - 20cm Height

Antique Mason's Mandalay Ironstone vase, printed and hand painted, height 20 cm

Large Masons Ironstone meat platter, of rectangular form,…

Chinoiserie Meat Platter

Large Masons Ironstone meat platter, of rectangular form, decorated with Chinoiserie flowers, in tones of orange, yellow and green, length 39 cm

Pair of Masons ironstone cabinet plates c.1830's

1830s Masons Ironstone Cabinet Plates Pair

Pair of Masons ironstone cabinet plates c.1830's

Pair of Masons ironstone cabinet plates c.1830's

1830s Masons Ironstone Cabinet Plates Pair

Pair of Masons ironstone cabinet plates c.1830's

Decorative Masons cabinet plate

Masons' Decorative Cabinet Plate

Decorative Masons cabinet plate

Large Masons 'Saraband' bowl

Masons Saraband Bowl - Large

Large Masons 'Saraband' bowl

A 19th century Mason's Ironstone sauce tureen and stand,…

Imari Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen and Stand

A 19th century Mason's Ironstone sauce tureen and stand, decorated in the Imari palette. Width 20 cm

Victorian Masons Ironstone ashet printed blue & white pattern

Blue and White Victorian Masons Ironstone Ashet

Victorian Masons Ironstone ashet printed blue & white pattern

A Mason's Imari patent Ironstone comport, 1830-48 period, in…

Mason's Imari Ironstone Comport, 1830-48

A Mason's Imari patent Ironstone comport, 1830-48 period, in 'Prunus bush' pattern, the scallop moulded comport with a waisted base and twin leafy handles, decorated in muted Imari colours of deep blue, iron red, salmon with gilt enrichments, the main…

A Mason's Ironstone 'Turner's Blue Willow' platter, circa…

Mason's Blue Willow Platter, 1815-20

A Mason's Ironstone 'Turner's Blue Willow' platter, circa 1815-20, the rectangular platter with canted corners decorated with an oriental landscape enclosed by shaped floral and patterned borders, unmarked but with partial crescent style mark, length 35…

A Mason's Ironstone swan handle vase, circa 1825, pattern 284,…

Imari Swan-Handled Mason's Ironstone Vase

A Mason's Ironstone swan handle vase, circa 1825, pattern 284, with a flaring undulating rim and a dimpled fluted body, decorated in an Imari palette with reserves of flora in vases and other motifs upon a cobalt ground, embellished with gilt tendrils and…

A fine and rare Mason's botanical plate, circa 1820, with…

Rare Mason's Botanical Plate, Pink Hibiscus, 1820

A fine and rare Mason's botanical plate, circa 1820, with finely moulded and gilt enriched floral borders centred with a pink hibiscus bloom, 'Althea Frutex', after an illustration by William Curtis from his eponymous serial botanical magazine; specimen…

A Mason's Ironstone china Japanese brocade pattern dish, circa…

Mason's Ironstone Japanese Brocade Dish

A Mason's Ironstone china Japanese brocade pattern dish, circa 1815-20, the lobe edged dish with eight radiating panels of brocades and flora in an Imari palette, centred with a roundel of stylised flora; impressed marks underside, height 4.5 cm, diameter…

Pair of Masons Ironstone side plates, circa 1840, 17 cm…

Masons Ironstone Side Plates, 1840

Pair of Masons Ironstone side plates, circa 1840, 17 cm diameter.

Two early 19th century Miles Masons creamers, impressed M…

Mason's Creamers, Early 19th Century

Two early 19th century Miles Masons creamers, impressed M Masons to own, (small rim chip under spout) the other unmarked

Three early blue & white transfer saucer dishes, a slops bowl,…

Mason's Blue & White Transferware Set, c.1810

Three early blue & white transfer saucer dishes, a slops bowl, attributed to Miles Masons, c.1810

Mason's Ironstone chinoiserie shaped serving dish, circa 1820,…

Mason's Chinoiserie Serving Dish, 1820

Mason's Ironstone chinoiserie shaped serving dish, circa 1820, impressed makers mark, 30 cm across

Antique Masons Ironstone plate, 27.3 cm wide

Antique Masons Ironstone Plate - 27.3 cm

Antique Masons Ironstone plate, 27.3 cm wide

Two Victorian Masons Ironstone plates, both with oriental…

Victorian Masons Ironstone Oriental Plates

Two Victorian Masons Ironstone plates, both with oriental designs in transfer with overpainted details, printed marks. Diameters 230-27 cm.

Two Masons patent Victorian Ironstone china plates, both with…

Victorian Ironstone Enamel Plates, Mason's Patent

Two Masons patent Victorian Ironstone china plates, both with overpainted enamel on transfer decoration, printed marks. Diameters 26 cm & 24 cm.

Antique English Mason's plate, 27 cm diameter

Antique English Mason's Plate, 27cm

Antique English Mason's plate, 27 cm diameter

A Masons Ironstone tureen

Masons Ironstone Tureen

A Masons Ironstone tureen

A Victorian Mason's hexagonal tureen, in the Imari pallet, on…

Imari Hexagonal Tureen with Pagoda Lid

A Victorian Mason's hexagonal tureen, in the Imari pallet, on pierced conforming foot, with pagoda shape lid, impressed mark to base. Diameter 29 cm

Mason's ironstone stand c.1820

1820 Mason's Ironstone Stand

Mason's ironstone stand c.1820

Mason's ironstone tureen c.1820

1820 Mason's Ironstone Tureen

Mason's ironstone tureen c.1820

Set of six Mason's patent ironstone china plates

Set of 6 Mason's Ironstone Plates

Set of six Mason's patent ironstone china plates

Mason's pink vista pottery charger 40 cm diameter

Pink Vista Pottery Charger - 40cm Diameter

Mason's pink vista pottery charger 40 cm diameter

A good Mason's Ironstone 'Japan' patterned plate, 1830-48…

Mason's Ironstone Japan Patterned Plate

A good Mason's Ironstone 'Japan' patterned plate, 1830-48 period, pattern 27899, the flute edged plate in a pastel palette of apple green, pink and lemon with peach and iron red highlights, centred with an oriental floral design, the border with…

A Mason's 'Mandalay' fruit bowl with a matching ginger jar

Mandalay Set: Mason Fruit Bowl and Ginger Jar

A Mason's 'Mandalay' fruit bowl with a matching ginger jar

Pair Victorian Mason's plates. Floral decoration in oriental…

Victorian Mason's Oriental Style Plates

Pair Victorian Mason's plates. Floral decoration in oriental style. Iron red & cobalt blue with gilt highlights. C.1850s, diamter23 cm (each)

Two Mason's ironstone cabinet plates with retailer's marks T.…

Mason's Ironstone Plates with T. Goode Retailer's Mark

Two Mason's ironstone cabinet plates with retailer's marks T. Goode and Co

A Masons Ironstone Imari tureen, 19th century, with stamp of…

Masons Imari Tureen, 19th Century

A Masons Ironstone Imari tureen, 19th century, with stamp of 1820 period onwards, pattern 2162, the lobed footed tureen decorated with cobalt, iron red and wheat colours with accents of blush pink, green and gold, with foliate patterns and trailing floral…

Two antique Masons China plates, approx 23 cm diameter (2)

Antique Masons China Plates (Set of 2)

Two antique Masons China plates, approx 23 cm diameter (2)

Masons ginger jar

Vintage Mason's Ginger Jar

Masons ginger jar

Four Masons Ironstone Christmas Cathedral plates Ely Cathedral,…

Masons Ironstone Christmas Cathedral Plates Collection

Four Masons Ironstone Christmas Cathedral plates Ely Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral, Wells Cathedral, Durham Cathedral

Two antique Mason's Ironstone plates circa 1815, 21.5 cm & 23.5…

Antique Mason's Ironstone Plates (1815)

Two antique Mason's Ironstone plates circa 1815, 21.5 cm & 23.5 cm diameter approx

Three Masons Ironstone 'The English Shire Counties series'…

Masons Ironstone Shire Counties Cabinet Plates Set

Three Masons Ironstone 'The English Shire Counties series' cabinet plates, including Belvoir Castle, Waddesdon Manor, Broughton Castle

Large Masons pink Vista charger, 40 cm diameter approx

Masons Pink Vista Charger, 40cm Diameter

Large Masons pink Vista charger, 40 cm diameter approx

Large Masons pottery charger decorated with shells, 40 cm approx

Shelled Masons Pottery Charger - 40cm

Large Masons pottery charger decorated with shells, 40 cm approx

Early Mason's style cup with handle

Handle Cup of Early Mason's Style

Early Mason's style cup with handle

A Masons-Ashworth iron stone ginger jar and cover, with…

Ironstone Ginger Jar with Chrysanthemum Decoration

A Masons-Ashworth iron stone ginger jar and cover, with chrysanthemum and foliage decoration. 25 cm high

Masons blue & white Ironstone lidded urn, minor damage

Blue and White Masons Ironstone Lidded Urn - Minor Damage

Masons blue & white Ironstone lidded urn, minor damage

Large Mason's iron stone platter with chinoiserie decoration c.…

Chinoiserie Ironstone Platter, c. 1810

Large Mason's iron stone platter with chinoiserie decoration c.1810

White ceramic bread bin, Masons white pedestal, measures 19.6…

White Ceramic Bread Bin and Pedestal with Glass Vase

White ceramic bread bin, Masons white pedestal, measures 19.6 cm and modern square glass vase 21 cm height

Two Masons plates, one painted and transfer decorated with lion…

Mason's Plates: Lion Dogs and Koro Pattern (A/F)

Two Masons plates, one painted and transfer decorated with lion dogs the other in the koro pattern (a/f)

Antique Masons ironstone Strathmore triangular bowl, measures…

Antique Masons Ironstone Strathmore Triangular Bowl

Antique Masons ironstone Strathmore triangular bowl, measures 24.8 cm diameter

Masons 'Regency' tureen and platter, with design registration…

Masons Regency Tureen and Platter - Design Reg. 821349

Masons 'Regency' tureen and platter, with design registration to base 821349

A Masons Ironstone two-handled footed bowl, Imari pattern.…

Masons Ironstone Imari Footed Bowl with Handles

A Masons Ironstone two-handled footed bowl, Imari pattern. Height 17 cm

Masons Vista large blue and white platter, approx 40 cm deep

Masons Vista Blue and White Platter (40cm)

Masons Vista large blue and white platter, approx 40 cm deep

A collection of nine English porcelain side plates of various…

Mixed English Porcelain Side Plates Collection

A collection of nine English porcelain side plates of various patterns including one Masons ironstone plate, 22 cm diameter

A Mason's Ironstone plate, circa 1820, having a shaped rim and…

Blue and White Mason's Ironstone Plate with Floral Pattern

A Mason's Ironstone plate, circa 1820, having a shaped rim and decorated over all in blue and white with a floral, scale and scroll patterned rim and to the centre, two birds amidst peony flowers; underglaze stamp underside with crown and banner, diameter…

Masons ironstone pair of quality table lamps

Masons Ironstone Table Lamp Pair - High-Quality Design

Masons ironstone pair of quality table lamps

Two Masons willow pattern octagonal bowls

Masons Willow Pattern Octagonal Bowls (Set of 2)

Two Masons willow pattern octagonal bowls

A Victorian Mason's style Ironstone plate, late 19th century,…

Victorian Chinoiserie Ironstone Plate

A Victorian Mason's style Ironstone plate, late 19th century, with a scalloped edge and decorated with a Chinoiserie pattern to the centre and with oriental style borders in a predominantly iron red and plum palette with navy highlights; marked real…