Antique Mason's Ironstone Jug, C.1820-30, Japan(basket) pattern Ref.J.6
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Mason's Ironstone was made by the English pottery of Charles J. Mason after 1813. Mason, of Lane Delph, was given a patent for this improved earthenware. Some experts believe the name ironstone came from the slag, but others think it came from the fact that the ware was as hard as iron. It was usually called Mason's Patent Ironstone China. It resisted chipping and breaking so it became popular for dinnerwares and other table service dishes. Vases and other decorative pieces were also made. The designs were based on Imari ware which was imported from China. Due to the imposition of a high import tariff on Chinese ceramics, local potters tried to copy them. They were transfer printed in blue, and then hand-coloured with red, blue, green enamel paints, usually by children between the ages of 7 to 11 years old.
