Mason's Ironstone China

English, founded c. 1800

BiographyA 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.

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