Early 19th Century Georgian Mason's Ironstone Table & Flower Pot Pattern Plates Set

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GEORGIAN MASON'S IRONSTONE TABLE AND FLOWER POT PATTERN PLATES SET
Era: Circa 1818
Origin: England
Pattern: Table and Flower Pot

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Era: Circa 1818
Origin: England
Pattern: Table and Flower Pot

OVERVIEW:
An early Georgian period set of Mason's Ironstone plates, comprising two dinner plates (8 inches) and one dessert plate (6 inches), featuring their coveted Table and Flower Pot Chinoiserie pattern. Dating from Mason's earliest production period during the reign of George III.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Dinner Plates (2):
• Diameter: 8 inches (20.32 cm)
• Height: 0.63 inches (1.61 cm)

Dessert Plate (1):
• Diameter: 6 inches

DESIGN ELEMENTS:
* Central Motif:
* Hand-painted floral arrangement
* Brown pedestal/table element
* Delicate leaf work
* Naturalistic flowers in pink and orange
* Scrolling foliage
* Border Design:
* Cobalt blue fleur-de-lis accents
* Pink daisy flowers
* Green geometric border
* Gray scrollwork details
* Scalloped edge

CONDITION:
Good Antique Condition with Period Wear
• One dinner plate has stable age-related crack
• Expected gilt wear throughout
• Some color fading on all pieces
• Minor base rim nibbles
• No restoration

MARKS:
• Impressed "PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA" on dessert plate, others more faded
• Period-correct early markings

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
These plates represent Mason's earliest and most sought-after production period. The Table and Flower Pot pattern, documented in the Mason's Collectors' Club guide, exemplifies the company's mastery of combining Chinese-inspired decoration with English manufacturing techniques during the Georgian era.

VALUE CONSIDERATIONS:
• Early Georgian period (1818)
• Documented historical pattern
• Original set of three
• Hand-painted decoration
• Early Mason's marks See less