Antique Mason's Ironstone Pitcher dinner plate and sculptural bases with leaf

and sculptural bases with leaf and scroll motifs

layered look with beautiful colour depth

Antique silver-plated dessert server

History note: Transferware patterns were applied from engraved copper plates to tissue and then to pottery

Antique Mason's Ironstone Pitcher dinner plate and sculptural bases with leafThis is an antique ironstone pitcher, from England, featuring a transferware design. Material: It's made of ironstone, a durable type of pottery developed in the 19th century as a more robust and affordable alternative to porcelain. Design: The pitcher is decorated with a "Japanese Pattern" or "Pagoda Style" transferware design, depicting scenes with pagodas, bridges, figures, and floral motifs, notably a prominent pink rose. Origin: Ironstone ware,