Beautiful Masons Ironstone Teapot in the Regency Pattern Circa 1940, Hairline on Handle

A beautiful piece of Masons pottery in their popular and collectable "Regency" pattern.
This is a lovely fresh floral pattern and less fussy than some of the Masons patterns. The transfer print is a bright blue with blue, yellow, green and red hand painted elements. This pattern was also sold under the name ‘Plantation Colonial’ for the US and Canadian markets.

Mason’s were a family of potters trading from circa 1800 to circa 1854, where they were taken over by Messrs. G L Ashworth & Bros in 1861 (they continued to use the Mason’s printed marks and also their molds and patterns). It became part of the Wedgwood group in 1978 and continued until production ceased in 1997.
Charles James Mason patented Ironstone in 1813, making the company a fortune. Ironstone was developed as a cheaper, mass-produced and more durable alternative to porcelain.

For sale here is a beautiful Oval Teapot in good vintage condition but there is an unfortunate hairline crack on the bottom of the handle as photographed. I have held to teapot full with water and the handle holds, but selling it primarily as a display piece, and the new owner can decide about using or displaying it.
It stands just over 5.5 inches/14 cm tall and about 9 inches/23 cm from spout to handle.

The back stamp reads MASON’S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA “Regency” ENGLAND, with a crown and banner and the registered number: C 4475 821349 The backstamps are a bit of a minefield, but according to my research the backstamp dates the piece to post 1940 and pre 1950.

A lovely replacement item for a collector who is short of serving items, or a well-priced gift for the Mason’s lover! Looks fabulous on display on a kitchen dresser, which is where I have had this standing pride of place.

The teapots don't come up very often, and I do have a second one available that is in excellent condition. Please see my other ads for details.

I'll have other Masons Regency items coming shortly.

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