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Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, C.1900
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Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, C.1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A decorative pair of small Mason’s ironstone posy vases dating to around 1900, executed in the striking Bird and Peony pattern from the Flying Bird decorative family. The scene centres on a bird in flight alongside a bold peony bloom, a composition derived from the earlier Asiatic Pheasant tradition.

The ornament is formed on a blue underglaze outline transfer base, finished with dense enamel colouring and refined gilded highlights that give depth and brilliance to the surface.

Produced as interior display pieces rather than utilitarian wares, these small rounded vase forms were made in more limited numbers than the larger chargers and vases bearing the same pattern and are now considerably scarcer.

Both vases retain the crowned Mason’s Patent Ironstone China mark to the base.

A highly attractive and uncommon form within Mason’s Oriental-inspired decorative production.

Measurements

Vase 1 — Height: 12 cm / 4.7?; Diameter: 18 cm / 7.1?; Weight: 313 g

Vase 2 — Height: 12.2 cm / 4.8?; Diameter: 18 cm / 7.1?; Weight: 348 g

Condition

Vase 1 — minimal chip to the footrim; a minimal, almost invisible hairline to the body; wear to the white paint inside the neck; otherwise excellent.

Vase 2 — small chip to the upper rim with a reattached fragment; otherwise excellent.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Masons Ironstone Posy Vases to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196532
Dealers Internal Reference
B1637
Description
A decorative pair of small Mason’s ironstone posy vases dating to around 1900, executed in the striking Bird and Peony pattern from the Flying Bird decorative family.
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The scene centres on a bird in flight alongside a bold peony bloom, a composition derived from the earlier Asiatic Pheasant tradition.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A pair of spherical white ironstone posy vases with flared necks, decorated with multicoloured bird and peony motifs.
fig 1. Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, C.1900

The ornament is formed on a blue underglaze outline transfer base, finished with dense enamel colouring and refined gilded highlights that give depth and brilliance to the surface.

Produced as interior display pieces rather than utilitarian wares, these small rounded vase forms were made in more limited numbers than the larger chargers and vases bearing the same pattern and are now considerably scarcer.

fig 2. A pair of spherical white ironstone posy vases with flared necks, decorated with multicoloured bird and peony motifs.
fig 2. Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, C.1900

Both vases retain the crowned Mason’s Patent Ironstone China mark to the base.

A highly attractive and uncommon form within Mason’s Oriental-inspired decorative production.

Measurements

Vase 1 — Height: 12 cm / 4.7?; Diameter: 18 cm / 7.1?; Weight: 313 g

fig 3. A pair of spherical white ironstone posy vases with flared necks, decorated with multicoloured bird and peony motifs.
fig 3. Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, C.1900

Vase 2 — Height: 12.2 cm / 4.8?; Diameter: 18 cm / 7.1?; Weight: 348 g

Condition

Vase 1 — minimal chip to the footrim; a minimal, almost invisible hairline to the body; wear to the white paint inside the neck; otherwise excellent.

fig 4. A pair of spherical white ironstone posy vases with flared necks, decorated with multicoloured bird and peony motifs.
fig 4. Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, C.1900

Vase 2 — small chip to the upper rim with a reattached fragment; otherwise excellent.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Masons Ironstone Posy Vases to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196532
Dealers Internal Ref
B1637
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A pair of spherical white ironstone posy vases with flared necks, decorated with multicoloured bird and peony motifs.
Pair of Mason’s Ironstone Posy Vases, Bird and Peony, c.1900
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FAQs

Masons Ironstone is a type of heavy, vitreous earthenware patented in Staffordshire, England, in 1813 by Charles James Mason. It was developed to provide a durable and affordable British alternative to imported Chinese porcelain.

Ironstone ceramics were manufactured using a mixture of slag, pulverized flint, Cornwall stone, and clay. This dense composition produced a strong body resistant to chipping, finished with a clear or slightly tinted lead glaze.

Authentic items typically feature printed or impressed maker marks on the base, such as Masons Patent Ironstone China alongside a crown crest. The ceramic material feels substantial in weight and shows high durability compared to standard soft-paste earthenware.

A pair of ironstone vases can be arranged symmetrically on a mantelpiece, console, or sideboard to establish visual balance. Their polychrome botanical motifs complement both traditional schemes and minimalist interiors requiring a focal accent.

Clean ironstone items by hand using warm water and a mild liquid detergent with a non-abrasive sponge. Avoid mechanical dishwashers and prolonged soaking to protect the overglaze enamelling and prevent moisture absorption through small glaze cracks.
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