A Mason’s Ironstone China melon-shaped sauce tureen, decorated with a Prunus branch, having the transfer crown mark infilled with green paint. Circa 1815 – 1820.
This Mason’s Ironstone China melon-shaped sauce tureen is an exquisite example of early 19th-century ceramics. The tureen features a delicate Prunus branch design, a popular oriental-inspired motif, hand-painted over the ironstone. Its distinctive form resembles a melon, and it bears the transfer crown mark, infilled with green paint, indicating authenticity and craftsmanship. This blend of shape, motif, and mark enhances its value for collectors of fine antique pottery.
Condition: Excellent.