Early Ironstone Lidded Jars with Bandana Pattern from Masons, 1810-1815, Set of 2

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A rare and highly collectible pair of early mason’s ironstone jars in the sought-after bandana pattern (pattern number b3122), dating … Read more A rare and highly collectible pair of early mason’s ironstone jars in the sought-after bandana pattern (pattern number b3122), dating to around 1810–1815. These exceptional vases, of rectangular baluster form with fitted lids, are decorated in a richly coloured pseudo-chinese palette of turquoise, iron red, cobalt blue, yellow, and gilt. The vibrant surface is covered with stylised lotus scrolls, cloud bands and exotic motifs inspired by qing cloisonné and famille rose porcelain.

this series, produced at the dawn of the mason’s ironstone period (then still “miles mason”), reflects britain’s early-19th-century fascination with chinese design. In a playful reversal of taste, these english interpretations of oriental porcelain became fashion icons of regency interiors — highly prized both historically and today.

pattern: b3122 (bandana).
maker: mason’s ironstone (miles mason period).
date: c.1810–1815.
origin: staffordshire, england.
material: ironstone with hand-painted overglaze enamels and gilt.

measurements
• height: 20.5 cm (8.1″)
• width: 8.2 cm (3.2″)
• depth: 8.2 cm (3.2″)
• combined weight: 727 g

condition
jar 1: minimal enamel loss on rim and a small chip to the inner lid edge; otherwise excellent with strong, unfaded colours.
jar 2: small chip to upper section and lid; overall excellent presentation and vivid palette.

a rare early mason’s pair with fine colour preservation and strong investment appeal — examples of this calibre are increasingly scarce.
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