Description
There is something quietly enduring about a well-made piece of English ironstone. This complete trio from Mason’s Patent Ironstone — a twin-handled soup cup, matching saucer, and side plate — carries the kind of confident, unhurried craftsmanship that made Mason’s a household name in English ceramic history. The Game Birds pattern brings richly colored countryside scenes to each piece, framed by ornate transferware borders that reward a closer look.
Whether displayed on a dresser shelf, used at the table, or placed within a broader collection of country house ceramics, this trio holds its own with quiet authority. The traditional English styling sits naturally alongside other transferware, ironstone, and decorative china from the same era.
Details & Specifications
- Maker: Mason’s Patent Ironstone
- Origin: England
- Pattern: Game Birds
- Era: c.1950s
- Material: Ironstone ceramic
- Decoration: Hand-colored transferware
- Contents: Twin-handled soup cup, saucer, and side plate
Dimensions
- Cup: 14 cm handle-to-handle (5.5″) × 6 cm high (2.4″)
- Saucer: 16 cm diameter (6.3″)
- Plate: 19 cm diameter (7.5″)
Condition
- Very good vintage condition with bright colours and minimal wear
- No cracks, chips, or repairs observed
- Please refer to photographs for full condition details
Every piece leaves us carefully packed for international shipping, with full tracking included. Combined shipping is available. US buyers: import duties and handling fees are included in the shipping price — no additional charges on arrival.
