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Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug
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Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug

19th century
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A rare find indeed ! Not only is this lovely Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug glazed in that scarce and desirable deep blue known as Mazarine, the colour of the wings of the Mazarine Blue butterfly, but the shape of the piece is described as rare, { cf. Plate 249 }, by Geoffrey Godden in his "Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares", long regarded as the standard work of reference on the subject. The base fully impress marked MASONS PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA, the body decorated with gilt foliage and butterflies, the gilded borders and handle now understandably a little rubbed after 200 years. A museum quality item for the discerning Collector.

Height ~ 9.75 cm. / 3.84 inches ~ Width ~ 13.75 cm. / 5.41 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 16.00 cm. / 6.30 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Ironstone Mug to the 19th Century.

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SA1219708
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AEGMIMBM-113
Description
A rare find indeed ! Not only is this lovely Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug glazed in that scarce and desirable deep blue known as Mazarine, the colour of the wings of the Mazarine Blue butterfly, but the shape of the piece is described as rare, { cf.
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Plate 249 }, by Geoffrey Godden in his "Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares", long regarded as the standard work of reference on the subject.
Antiques4EU

The base fully impress marked MASONS PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA, the body decorated with gilt foliage and butterflies, the gilded borders and handle now understandably a little rubbed after 200 years. A museum quality item for the discerning Collector.

fig 1. An antique cobalt blue ironstone mug featuring flared sides, a gilded scroll handle, and intricate gold floral motifs with a geometric border.
fig 1. Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug

Height ~ 9.75 cm. / 3.84 inches ~ Width ~ 13.75 cm. / 5.41 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 16.00 cm. / 6.30 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.applecrossantiques.com

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Ironstone Mug to the 19th Century.

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SA1219708
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AEGMIMBM-113
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Archive I An antique cobalt blue ironstone mug featuring flared sides, a gilded scroll handle, and intricate gold floral motifs with a geometric border.

Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug

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An antique cobalt blue ironstone mug featuring flared sides, a gilded scroll handle, and intricate gold floral motifs with a geometric border.
Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone Mug
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An antique cobalt blue ironstone mug featuring flared sides, a gilded scroll handle, and intricate gold floral motifs with a geometric border.
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Masons Ironstone was patented in 1813 by Miles Mason in Staffordshire, England, as a vitreous pottery alternative to imported Chinese porcelain. It became famous for its strength, weight, and elaborate hand-painted or printed designs often featuring gilt flourishes.

Georgian ironstone was manufactured using a mixture of slag, flint, Cornwall stone, and clay, creating a heavy, durable ceramic body. Designs were applied using transfer prints or hand-painted enamels, frequently finished with fired gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces often feature an impressed or printed makers mark on the underside, such as Masons Patent Ironstone China. Additionally, authentic Georgian pieces display characteristic heavy ceramic weight, slight blue tinting in the glaze, and hand-applied gilded highlights.

Displaying antique tankards and mugs on open kitchen shelving, inside glazed cabinets, or along a library bookshelf adds historic texture. Combining rich cobalt blue and gold ceramics with neutral modern backdrops highlights the detailed craftwork.

Wash gilded ironstone by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges that could strip the gold leaf. Never place antique ceramics in dishwashers or submerge them for long periods.
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