Mason's Ironstone China

A family of potters trading under various styles at Lane Delph and Fenton, Staffordshire, from c.1800 to 1861. The Mason patterns, moulds, etc., passed through several firms to Messrs. G L Ashworth & Bros in 1861. This firm was renamed 'Mason's Ironstone China Ltd' in 1968.

Charles James Mason patented the famous 'PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA' in 1813.

Miles Mason: M MASON Standard impressed mark on porcelain made by Miles Mason, c.1800-1813. Examples are rather rare.

G. M. & C. J. Mason: PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA Impressed mark in various forms with or without the name 'MASON'S' c. 1813+

G & C J M / G M & C J Mason: Several printed marks were used in the 1813-1829 period which incorporated the initials shown.

C J Mason & Co / C J MASON & CO / C J M & CO: Many marks were used in the 1829-45 period, incorporating the new style 'C J Mason & Co' or the initials 'C J M & Co'. From 1845-48 and c.1851-54 Charles Mason traded on his own (without the '& Co'). The printed mark 'Mason's Patent Ironstone China' was often used.