Antique Mason’s Ironstone Dessert Plate

• England, circa 1840
• Dimensions: 8 7/8 inches diameter

A fine Antique English 19th century Mason’s Ironstone Dessert Plate. It is elaborately decorated with a vivid palette of orange, peach, underglaze cobalt blue, light blue and gold. These colors and design are typical of a Mason’s piece. The plate is adorned with scrolling vines and flowers. The decoration also consists of gilt at the border which gives the design a luxurious look. Please note that there is some gilt that is slightly worn at the border. This Antique Mason’s Ironstone Dessert Plate has three holes around the piece. This was done in order to put cords through the holes so that it could be hung on a wall. There is an impressed Mason’s Ironstone mark on the back of the plate. This vibrant Antique English Mason’s Ironstone Dessert Plate has wonderful detail work which resonates throughout the piece.