Miles Mason Ironstone Vase: Hand-Painted Chinoiserie, c. 1810
£925.00
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Fine antique Miles Mason ironstone vase, dating to around 1810. This exceptional early 19th-century English Chinoiserie vase reflects the Regency period's fascination with Oriental art, offering a stylish and affordable alternative to imported Chinese porcelain.
The vase is made in a classic baluster form and hand-painted with vibrant polychrome enamels. Alternating panels depict charming oriental garden scenes with Chinese figures, pavilions, and flowering trees, framed by scrolling foliage and stylised floral borders. Bold greens, blues, reds, and yellows are set against a soft white ground, capturing the richness typical of early Mason wares.
The underside features a mock Chinese seal mark in underglaze blue, characteristic of Mason's early production inspired by Chinese export porcelain. A fine surface craquelure enhances the piece's antique character.
Perfect for collectors of early English ceramics, Chinoiserie decorative arts, or Regency period antiques, this vase offers both decorative beauty and historical significance.
Historical Background
Miles Mason (1752-1822) was a pioneering English potter who introduced ironstone china as a durable substitute for imported porcelain. His firm's early designs often reflected the fashionable taste for oriental motifs, blending English craftsmanship with Chinese-inspired decoration to appeal to the expanding middle class.
Measurements
Height: 21 cm / 8.27″
Width: 10.5 cm / 4.13″
Weight: 387 g
Condition
Excellent antique condition. No cracks, chips, or restoration. Bright, vivid enamels with well-preserved hand-painted detail. Fine natural glaze crazing consistent with age. UV-tested and guaranteed authentic.
Shipping & Packaging
- Fully tracked and insured delivery
- Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and postage
- Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible
- Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery
Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.
Miles Mason Ironstone Vase: Hand-Painted Chinoiserie, c. 1810
£925.00
The vase is made in a classic baluster form and hand-painted with vibrant polychrome enamels. Alternating panels depict charming oriental garden scenes with Chinese figures, pavilions, and flowering trees, framed by scrolling foliage and stylised floral borders. Bold greens, blues, reds, and yellows are set against a soft white ground, capturing the richness typical of early Mason wares.
The underside features a mock Chinese seal mark in underglaze blue, characteristic of Mason's early production inspired by Chinese export porcelain. A fine surface craquelure enhances the piece's antique character.
Perfect for collectors of early English ceramics, Chinoiserie decorative arts, or Regency period antiques, this vase offers both decorative beauty and historical significance.
Historical Background
Miles Mason (1752-1822) was a pioneering English potter who introduced ironstone china as a durable substitute for imported porcelain. His firm's early designs often reflected the fashionable taste for oriental motifs, blending English craftsmanship with Chinese-inspired decoration to appeal to the expanding middle class.
Measurements
Height: 21 cm / 8.27″
Width: 10.5 cm / 4.13″
Weight: 387 g
Condition
Excellent antique condition. No cracks, chips, or restoration. Bright, vivid enamels with well-preserved hand-painted detail. Fine natural glaze crazing consistent with age. UV-tested and guaranteed authentic.
Shipping & Packaging
- Fully tracked and insured delivery
- Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and postage
- Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible
- Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery
Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.