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“Definitions of Professional Terminology”

 

Ironstone China

 

Traditionally made in the Staffordshire Potteries in England during

the mid 19th Century.

 

A number of factories produced this product , probably the most

famous being Mason’s  China, owned by one Miles Mason.

 

Ironstone “ china” was predominately and extensively used for tableware, although decorative items were produced,the decoration of said items usually followed a similar theme of stylised foliage and contemporary scenes painted from a strong and vibrant palate.

 

By definition ironstone identifies as hard white opaque

stoneware made by adding glassy slag to the mix.