Antique tall ceramic vase or lidded jar, with Chinese design. Made in England by Masons Ironstone China and also marked for Mappin & Webb Ltd., who might have been the retailers (they are usually associated with English silver). Made prior to 1880 as the word England does not appear on the mark. Measures approx 13 1/2 inches tall (including lid). Distance accross widest point is just under 5 1/2 inches. Stands on a square base with gilded rim. 4 rounded sides, curving as they narrow to a long thin neck, ending in another gilded rim. Chinese pagoda style lid with a pear-shaped gilded finial. The ground colour is a fantastic bright Imperial yellow. It is richly decorated with cobalt blue dragons and clouds, with gold patterns. Highly elegant and attractive. Marked on the base MASONS, the crown, a banner with PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA and below that MAPPIN & WEBB LTD., which is most unusual (to have both marks). The absence of the word England indicates that the piece was made prior to 1880. Condition is very good. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration to be found. Status: For Sale Reference#: 4188 Condition: good Year: 1880 Title: ANTIQUE MASONS IRONSTONE TALL JAR w CHINESE DRAGONS

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