Description: A fine set of SEVEN footed “London” shape tea cups and (2) saucers in the Broseley Willow pattern by the well known Staffordshire porcelain manufacturer Miles Mason (English, 1752-1822), Late Georgian Period, circa 1807-1813. Exceedingly rare to find a set in this condition and quantity.These are decorated with a blue transfer-ware Asian landscape of pagodas, gardens and figure in a doorway, some with gold gilt detail. Marked to base.Condition: Wear to gold gilt. Else, all EXCELLENT with very little crazing or stains, no chips, cracks, hairlines or restoration!DimensionsCups~ approx 3 in H x 3.5” W x 3” D/DiameterSaucers~ 4.5 in. Diameter x 3/4 in. HWeight Set, unpacked: 1 lb., 11 oz. Miles Mason (1752-1822) married an heiress; the daughter of Richard Farrar who had established a successful retail business selling imported Oriental porcelain at 131, Fenchurch St. London. Mason continued this business, but after 1791, when the East India Company ceased the bulk importation of Oriental porcelain, he began to manufacture his own wares. Three short-lived partnerships followed, firstly around 1796-7 retailing ceramics with Green & Limpus in London, secondly manufacturing porcelain with Wolfe & Lucock in Liverpool and finally with Wolfe's brother George making pottery at Lane Delph (Fenton) in Staffordshire. The ceramic ventures were terminated in 1800 and by 1802 Mason had relinquished his retail business. About 1800 Miles Mason began porcelain production on his own account at works in Lane Delph. A greyish hybrid hard-paste porcelain body was produced emulating the Oriental ceramics, which he had originally retailed so successfully. Miles Mason also utilised the newly discovered white bone china as his standard body during the early 1800's. Mason focused porcelain production on tea, coffee and dessert services in these early years. Many services were transfer printed in underglaze blue with patterns in the Oriental style such as 'Broseley Willow' which was enhanced with a variety of gilded patterns.
Price: 139.3 USD
Location: Windsor, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-03-10T12:56:15.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Maker: Miles Mason
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Ceramic & Porcelain
Time Period Manufactured: 1800-1849
Brand: Miles Mason
Style: Late Georgian
Color: Blue Transfer on White
Beverage Type: Hot or Cold
Type: Cup Set
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Antique Original
