Dinner Plate, Mason's, Imari Windsor Pattern, Ironstone, Cobalt & Rust Florals, England, Vintage, 1930's

• Vintage Plate, Dinner Plate, Decorative Plate, Mason's Ironstone, Windsor Transferware Pattern, Vibrant Cobalt Blue and Rust Florals, Japanese Imari Style, Chinoiserie, Hand Painted Enamel, Maximalist, Asian / Oriental Style, Wall Plate, (Discontinued) FREE SHIPPING
• Made in England 
• Vintage: 1930's
• Details:  This gorgeous large dinner plate by Mason's (Ashworth and Brothers, Ltd), has a beautiful Imari inspired pattern called Windsor.  It has vibrant enamel colors of cobalt blue, brick red / rust, and lots of gold gilding.  Although the Windsor pattern most likely dates to the mid 1800's, based on the markings, this specific plate dates to the 1930's.  The stamp on the back includes the Mason's crown logo, the banner with "Patent Ironstone China", the name England, plus the letter / number sequence: C3286.  There are a couple of other marks impressed on the plate, they may mean something to a collector, they are: "3630" and what looks like "OB".  Needless to say, this is a very old plate, not dishwasher safe, HAND WASH ONLY.   This pattern is Most of these old plates are used as home decor, either as wall plates, cabinet plates or used with a display stand.  Because of all the enamel paint, we don't recommend it for use with food. This is a very heavy plate, it qualifies for Free Shipping, no worries at check-out.
• Material:  Ironstone
• Dimensions:  11.0 inches in Diameter
• Condition:  Vintage - Used. Excellent Vintage Condition.  Very minor surface scratches if any.  There is crazing as expected and acceptable due to age/use/wear.  We have 3 plates available, all in similar condition.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and imperfections. 

Around 1785, Miles Mason took over his father-in-law's London business selling imported Oriental porcelain. Over the years Miles expanded his pottery business and eventually named it "Fenton Stone Works".  Miles’ three sons joined the firm, and Mile's 3rd son, Charles Mason, successfully patented his Ironstone China in 1813. Miles retired to Liverpool and died there in 1822.  In 1829, Mason’s became Charles J. Mason & Co.  The firm had financial difficulties but the molds and the name Mason were used by many owners through the years, including Francis Morley, Taylor Ashworth, and in 1861 they were bought by George L. Ashworth.  During the period of 1862 to 1969, Ashworth and Brothers, Ltd (new name from 1861 - 1968), sold an amazing amount of Mason's Ironstone, the most popular being the Oriental patterns. In 1968, the name was changed again to Mason’s Ironstone China, Ltd. Mason became part of the Wedgwood Group in 1973 but the Mason name was only used for a few more years.