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Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot C.1820–1830
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Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot C.1820–1830

18th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
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A finely potted Mason’s Patent Ironstone China teapot produced in Staffordshire circa 1820–1830, representing one of Mason’s more ambitious early chinoiserie designs. This substantial example belongs to the rarer Red Scale / Conversation pattern, combining bold orientalising decoration with Mason’s patented ironstone body.

Its documented “New Oval” form, recorded by Philip Miller, is paired with dense iron-red scale decoration, Chinese conversation reserves and richly hand-painted enamels. The faceted body, domed lid and sculptural serpentine hydra-form handle place it among Mason’s more elaborate ornamental wares of the period.

The underside bears the printed Mason’s Patent Ironstone China mark, confirming authentic early 19th-century Staffordshire production. With its rare form, strong decorative complexity and complete lid, this teapot is an especially attractive example of early Mason’s decorative ironstone.

Dimensions:

Length (spout to handle): 28 cm

Height: 17.5 cm

Width: 12.3 cm

Weight: 1077 g

Condition: Excellent condition. Full preservation of enamels and decoration. Full lid present. Any apparent colour inconsistencies visible in the photographs are due to photographic reflections, lighting and the difficulty of accurately capturing the surface tones, rather than actual differences in the decoration.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Masons Ironstone Teapot to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212130
Dealers Internal Reference
B1717
Description
A finely potted Mason’s Patent Ironstone China teapot produced in Staffordshire circa 1820–1830, representing one of Mason’s more ambitious early chinoiserie designs.
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This substantial example belongs to the rarer Red Scale / Conversation pattern, combining bold orientalising decoration with Mason’s patented ironstone body.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. An antique Masons ironstone oval teapot featuring a red scale pattern and a hand-painted Chinoiserie scene with figures.
fig 1. Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot C.1820–1830

Its documented “New Oval” form, recorded by Philip Miller, is paired with dense iron-red scale decoration, Chinese conversation reserves and richly hand-painted enamels. The faceted body, domed lid and sculptural serpentine hydra-form handle place it among Mason’s more elaborate ornamental wares of the period.

fig 2. An antique Masons ironstone oval teapot featuring a red scale pattern and a hand-painted Chinoiserie scene with figures.
fig 2. Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot C.1820–1830

The underside bears the printed Mason’s Patent Ironstone China mark, confirming authentic early 19th-century Staffordshire production. With its rare form, strong decorative complexity and complete lid, this teapot is an especially attractive example of early Mason’s decorative ironstone.

fig 3. An antique Masons ironstone oval teapot featuring a red scale pattern and a hand-painted Chinoiserie scene with figures.
fig 3. Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot C.1820–1830

Dimensions:

Length (spout to handle): 28 cm

Height: 17.5 cm

Width: 12.3 cm

Weight: 1077 g

Condition: Excellent condition. Full preservation of enamels and decoration. Full lid present. Any apparent colour inconsistencies visible in the photographs are due to photographic reflections, lighting and the difficulty of accurately capturing the surface tones, rather than actual differences in the decoration.

fig 4. An antique Masons ironstone oval teapot featuring a red scale pattern and a hand-painted Chinoiserie scene with figures.
fig 4. Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot C.1820–1830

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Masons Ironstone Teapot to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212130
Dealers Internal Ref
B1717
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An antique Masons ironstone oval teapot featuring a red scale pattern and a hand-painted Chinoiserie scene with figures.
Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot c.1820–1830
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An antique Masons ironstone oval teapot featuring a red scale pattern and a hand-painted Chinoiserie scene with figures.
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  • ObjectTeapots
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialIronstone, Ceramic, Enamel
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsChinoiserie figures, Red scale pattern, Oval form, Polychrome enamel
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 12.3 cm (5 in)

This Georgian Regency teapot originates from Staffordshire and dates to the period between 1820 and 1830. Produced in ironstone ceramic with polychrome enamels, it takes a faceted oval form on a faceted body, displaying a domed lid with a pointed finial, a curved spout, and a serpentine handle. The exterior combines an iron-red scale pattern with hand-painted Chinoiserie figures within decorative reserves, accented by green, yellow, pink, and white tones. The underside carries the printed Mason's Patent Ironstone China mark. The dimensions are 17.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 12.3 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this decorative teapot suits display on a sideboard top in a living room, dining room, or hallway as part of an English Country House interior. It serves as a visual focal point when placed alongside other antique ceramics, porcelain, or period tableware collections.

Patented by Charles James Mason in 1813, Ironstone china was developed in Staffordshire, England, as a durable, hard-wearing earthenware alternative to imported porcelain. It gained immense popularity during the Regency period for its strength and elaborate transfer-printed and hand-enamelled Chinoiserie decorations.

Ironstone ceramics were made using a mixture of slag, pulverized flint, clay, and ironstone slag, producing a dense, vitreous pottery body. Teapots were decorated using underglaze transfer printing, hand-applied polychrome enamels, and durable glazes fired at high temperatures.

Authentic pieces from the 1820s typically feature impressed or printed marks on the base, such as Masons Patent Ironstone China. They are characterised by significant physical weight, a cool-to-the-touch dense body, precise molding details, and hand-painted enamel highlights over printed outlines.

An antique ironstone teapot functions effectively as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard, open kitchen shelving, or a living room bookcase. Its rich pattern and structural silhouette complement traditional dresser displays as well as eclectic, maximalist interiors.

Clean antique ironstone by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding immersion if crazing is present. Do not place these items in dishwashers or microwaves, and avoid abrasive sponges that could scratch or erode the overglaze enamels.
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