• Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
  • Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
  • Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
  • Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
  • Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
  • Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
  • Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s - The Vintage Tales
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Mason's

Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s

Vintage Chinoiserie Tea Jar - Mason's - 1930s

CHF 120.00
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This beautiful Mason's tea caddy, dating back to the 1930s, features a lively Chinoiserie pattern that captures the artistic trends of its time.

The marking "Made for Crownings London" indicates its origin as a bespoke piece for the former Crownings tea company.

This caddy is a remarkable artifact, reflecting the intricate relationship between tea commerce and decorative arts. Notably, a contemporary Swiss tea company now bears the Crownings name, adding an intriguing link between the past and present.

  • Material: Ironstone
  • Techniques: Hand-Painted
  • Style: Chinoiserie
  • Place of Origin: England
  • Date of Manufacture: 1930s
  • Mark: 1930s mark with the remark "Made for Crownings London"
  • Condition: Near Mint

Dimension:
Height: 16 cm | 6.2 in
Diameter: 9 cm | 3.5 in

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Origin & Maker

Mason's Ironstone, founded by Miles Mason in 1796 in Staffordshire, England, is a renowned British ceramics company celebrated for its high-quality earthenware. Initially, the company produced tableware imitating Chinese porcelain, but it gained significant recognition after developing a unique, durable ironstone china in 1813.

This ironstone, a blend of iron slag and clay, became a popular choice due to its strength and affordability, appealing to the middle class during the Industrial Revolution.

Over the years, Mason's became known for its richly decorated patterns, often inspired by Asian designs, such as the iconic "Fruit Basket" and "Blue Pheasant" motifs. The company continued to thrive throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, producing a wide range of tableware that remains highly collectible today. Each piece of Mason's Ironstone carries a legacy of craftsmanship and innovation, making it a prized addition to any collection of vintage and antique dinnerware.

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