Tureen and Cover

second quarter of 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tureen and cover of stoneware. Hexagonal, with splayed base and lip and dragon-head handles. Tall domed cover with cabbage-shaped knob. Transfer-printed with Oriental flowers.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Tureen Body
  • Tureen Cover
Materials and techniques
Stoneware transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Tureen and cover, stoneware transfer-printed in underglaze blue with Oriental flowers, G.M. & C.J. Mason, Fenton, Staffordshire, second quarter of 19th century
Physical description
Tureen and cover of stoneware. Hexagonal, with splayed base and lip and dragon-head handles. Tall domed cover with cabbage-shaped knob. Transfer-printed with Oriental flowers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'MASON'S' above a crown above 'PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA' in a label, printed in blue
Credit line
Given by H. T. G. Watkins
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.91&A-1945

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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