Description:
Twelve Ironstone Plates and Two Serving Trays, England, c. 1825, each white ground with polychrome and gilded motifs bearing factory marks with crown for "MASON'S/PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA," plates with serpentine rim and alternating diamond and leaf border, center with foliage, floral and birds, dia. 10 3/4; two floriform-rimmed trays with foliate handles, similarly decorated, lg. 10 in.
Provenance: Purportedly purchased from Shreve, Crump & Low.
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
China, United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.