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A Mason’s Ironstone China Comport
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A Mason’s Ironstone China Comport

19th century
Description

A Mason’s Ironstone China comport, decorated in “Japan Fence and golden Rose” pattern, having the double impressed line mark to the foot.

Circa 1813 – 1820

Condition: very Good

Size: 13.1/2? wide (34.3cm) X 7.3/4? deep (19.6cm) X 4.3/4? tall (12cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
34.3cm (13.50")
Depth
19.6cm (7.72")
Declaration

Clive Payne Antiques has dated this Antique Ironstone Comport Dish to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA736087
Dealers Internal Reference
MA863
Description
A Mason’s Ironstone China comport, decorated in “Japan Fence and golden Rose” pattern, having the double impressed line mark to the foot.

Circa 1813 – 1820

Condition: very Good

Size: 13.1/2? wide (34.3cm) X 7.3/4? deep (19.6cm) X 4.3/4? tall (12cm)

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
34.3cm (13.50")
Depth
19.6cm (7.72")
Date of Manufacture

Clive Payne Antiques has dated this Antique Ironstone Comport Dish to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA736087
Dealers Internal Ref
MA863
Clive Payne Antiques
Clive Payne Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2019

Leading specialist dealer in mason's ironstone china and dealer in period english furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Clive Payne Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Clive Payne Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Masons ironstone china comport featuring a scalloped rim, polychrome floral pattern, and a gilded pedestal foot.
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Archive I A Masons ironstone china comport featuring a scalloped rim, polychrome floral pattern, and a gilded pedestal foot.

A Mason’s Ironstone China Comport

Archive II A Masons ironstone china comport featuring a scalloped rim, polychrome floral pattern, and a gilded pedestal foot. View II
Archive III A Masons ironstone china comport featuring a scalloped rim, polychrome floral pattern, and a gilded pedestal foot. View III
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Clive Payne Antiques

Clive Payne Antiques
Telephone 01608 658856 or 07764 476776
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Unit 11 Langston Priory Workshops
Kingham
Oxfordshire
OX7 6UP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clivepayne
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Items For Sale 52
Items Sold 28
Clive Payne Antiques
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A Masons ironstone china comport featuring a scalloped rim, polychrome floral pattern, and a gilded pedestal foot.
A MASON’S IRONSTONE CHINA COMPORT
Ref: SA736087
A Masons ironstone china comport featuring a scalloped rim, polychrome floral pattern, and a gilded pedestal foot.
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  • ObjectComports & Tazzas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialIronstone, Ceramic, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Pedestal foot, Floral decoration, Gilded banding
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 34.3 cm (14 in) x D 19.6 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian Mason’s ironstone china comport sits on a pedestal foot and has a scalloped rim with gilded banding. The ceramic body carries a multicolour floral decoration with hand-painted flowers in orange, purple, and blue tones set against a white glaze, complemented by touches of gold leaf. The pedestal features raised horizontal moulded rings accented with gilding around the base and collar. Measuring 12 cm high, 34.3 cm wide, and 19.6 cm deep, the piece has a double impressed line mark to the foot and is in very good condition. Placing this comport on a dining table centre creates a striking display for fruit or confectionery during formal meals or family gatherings. The classic English country house design integrates easily into traditional dining rooms, serving sideboards, or glass-fronted display cabinets alongside other ceramics and antique tableware. The shallow bowl shape holds decorative items or seasonal displays while the raised pedestal keeps the surface clear for everyday dining use.

FAQs

Masons ironstone china is a durable type of vitreous earthenware patented in 1813 by Charles James Mason in Staffordshire, England, created to provide a robust alternative to imported Chinese porcelain.

Ironstone comports are constructed from dense earthenware clay fired at high temperatures, finished with a hard glaze, and typically decorated with transfer prints, hand-enamelling, and gilded accents.

Authentic pieces generally feature impressed or printed makers marks on the underside containing the word Masons, exhibit a heavy weight, and display characteristic Imari or chinoiserie patterns.

A ceramic comport functions as an elevated accent piece on a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen island, served unadorned or used to hold fresh fruit and botanical displays.

Ironstone china should be washed by hand using lukewarm water and mild liquid detergent, avoiding abrasive pads, harsh chemicals, or automated dishwashers to protect painted and gilded decoration.
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