{"product_id":"rare-mason-s-patent-ironstone-red-scale-conversation-new-oval-teapot-c-1820-1830","title":"Rare Mason’s Patent Ironstone Red Scale Conversation New Oval Teapot c.1820–1830","description":"A finely potted Mason's Patent Ironstone China teapot produced in Staffordshire circa 1820-1830, representing one of Mason's more ambitious early chinoiserie designs. This substantial example belongs to the rarer Red Scale \/ Conversation pattern, combining bold orientalising decoration with Mason's patented ironstone body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe documented \"New Oval\" shape, recorded by Philip Miller in Anthology of British Teapots, p. 225, plate no. 1345, is combined here with a dense iron-red scale ground, shaped reserves of Chinese conversation scenes and richly hand-painted enamels in pink, green, yellow, cobalt and burnt orange. The faceted body, domed lid and sculptural serpentine hydra-form handle reflect Mason's more elaborate ornamental production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe underside bears the printed Mason's Patent Ironstone China mark, confirming authentic early 19th-century Staffordshire production. With its documented form, hydra-form handle and richly executed Red Scale decoration, this teapot represents a particularly desirable example of early Mason's decorative ironstone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nLength (spout to handle): 28 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 17.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 12.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 1077 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Excellent condition. Full preservation of enamels and decoration. Full lid present. Any apparent colour inconsistencies visible in the photographs are due to photographic reflections, lighting and the difficulty of accurately capturing the surface tones, rather than actual differences in the decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884201136458,"sku":"B1717","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8039366901_206z.jpg?v=1785911868","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/rare-mason-s-patent-ironstone-red-scale-conversation-new-oval-teapot-c-1820-1830","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}