Description: This large, 19.5" high vase with lid was made by Mason's Ashworth. The vase is decorated in a forest green background with iron red diamond shaped borders. The center of each panel is filled with florals. Richly gilded on rim and base. Both the dragon handles and dolphin knot finial are painted pink and highly gilded.

History: Eight years before his death, Charles Mason decided to sell the “Minerva Works” and “Fenton Stone Works.” In 1848, Masons' factories became the property Francis Morley. Two years after Morley’s acquisition, both factories were closed and production was moved to Broad Street in Shelton. Charles Mason died in 1856. For the next century, Mason's Ironstone would change hands four more times. The most notable and lasting of acquisitions occurred in 1862, when George Ashworth became partner to Francis Morley. The George Ashworth name was used from 1862 until 1969. In 1969, the company was renamed Mason's Ironstone Ltd. The company began to remake many of its earlier designs. These Oriental designs marry the simple elegance of Eastern art with heavily ornate and brightly colored Derby designs of England.

Provenance: Arthur J Connolly, Naples, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 8 | Height(in) = 19.5 | Width(in) = 7.5 | Depth(in) = 7.5

Size of Artwork(in): 19.5 x 7.5 x 7.5"

Artist Name: Masons

Medium: Hard paste.

Circa: Circa 1870

Some paint loss on black lined trim. very good condition