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A Charming Set of Five Tonquin China Ironstone Dessert Shapes from 1830
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
for sale €380     $413
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A Charming Set of Five Tonquin China Ironstone Dessert Shapes from 1830

19th century
Description

Any dessert would look all the more appetising using one of these plates

Measurements:

Circular plate: 21x22x4 cms

Square plate: 24x19x4 cms

Rectangular plates (x3): 30x18x4 cms

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Ironstone Dessert Dishes to the 19th Century.

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SA1155779
Description
Any dessert would look all the more appetising using one of these plates

Measurements:

Circular plate: 21x22x4 cms

Square plate: 24x19x4 cms

Rectangular plates (x3): 30x18x4 cms

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Ironstone Dessert Dishes to the 19th Century.

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A Charming Set of Five Tonquin China Ironstone Dessert Shapes from 1830

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07801 650780
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Admiral Vernon Arcade (Basement Level)
141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
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Set of five 19th-century ironstone dessert dishes with moulded handles, decorated in cobalt blue, rust red, and gilded floral motifs.
A Charming Set of Five Tonquin China Ironstone Dessert Shapes from 1830
Ref: SA1155779
Set of five 19th-century ironstone dessert dishes with moulded handles, decorated in cobalt blue, rust red, and gilded floral motifs.
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Ironstone china was developed in Staffordshire, England, during the early nineteenth century as a durable alternative to imported porcelain. The Tonquin pattern features Imari-inspired floral motifs and botanical imagery that reflected the contemporary British fascination with Asian decorative arts during the Georgian and William IV eras.

Ironstone is a dense, vitrified earthenware made from clay mixed with slag, feldspar, and flint. The decorative designs were typically applied using transfer printing techniques, followed by hand-painted polychrome enamel highlights and gilded borders before final glazing.

Authentic pieces generally display significant visual weight and density compared to standard soft-paste earthenware. Examination of the base often reveals impressed or printed maker marks, pattern titles, and fine surface crazing beneath the glaze, alongside hand-applied enamel texture and gilding wear.

These decorative shapes are frequently displayed on plate stands inside glazed china cabinets or styled on a dining room sideboard top. They also function as wall-mounted decorative accents or table centerpieces for traditional and eclectic interior arrangements.

Hand wash gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive sponges that can damage overglaze enamels and gold leafing. Never submerge in hot water for extended periods or place inside modern dishwashers.
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