MASONS Plantation Colonial Large Oval Platter - Made in England

Description

Plantation
Colonial
Made in England
MASON'S
PATENT IRONSTONE
for CARL FORSLUND
Grand Rapids, Michigan
The above is on the back of this very old serving platter (see last photo)!  Gorgeous pattern!  Platter is large and oval in shape with scalloped edge.  Pattern C4475.  Made in England.  Stamped 'HAND MADE' on bottom.  It is 11 inches x 13 3/4 inches oval shaped.  .95 at Replacements.com.
A SHORT HISTORY OF MASON'S IRONSTONE
Miles Mason opened his first pottery factory at Lane Delph, Fenton, England, in 1806. It became known as the Minerva Works and his three sons managed the factory. The factory soon became known as “Masons.” The earliest pottery was marked with the backstamp “M Mason” and was influenced by the Asian porcelain he had imported to London in 1796.
In 1813, Charles James Mason, the third son of Miles Mason, received a patent for his “ironstone china.” This hardened earthenware proved useful in the production of daily china, as well as industrial strength tiles used in furnaces, fireplaces, and flooring. Because of its exceptional durability, ironstone became the most successful product sold by the Minerva Works factory. Soon after the creation of ironstone, the Masons’ name became well known throughout England and Europe. In 1815, Charles Mason married Sarah Spode, the granddaughter of Josiah Spode. As a result of the familial alliance, the Minerva Works acquired a second factory that was being held by the Spode family in Fenton.
By 1820, the ironstone productions of the Minerva Works factory had built up an exceptional repertoire of patterns that were Oriental in character but reflected many Italian and English landscapes. In 1829, the Minerva Works became known as Charles J. Mason & Co. The name was also applied to Fenton Factory, the factory acquired from Josiah Spode. Throughout this period, a number of backstamps were used, including “M Mason,” “CJ Mason & Co. Lane Delph,” and “Fenton Stone Works.”
In 1848 Charles Mason sold the “Minerva Works” and “Fenton Stone Works to Francis Morley who later partnered with George Ashworth. The George Ashworth name was used from 1862 until 1969. In 1969, the company was renamed Mason's Ironstone Ltd., when the company began to remake many of its earlier designs. These Asian combined the simplicity of Eastern art with the ornate and brightly colored designs of England. Masons joined the Wedgwood Group in 1973, and Mason's Ironstone Ltd. continues to produce tableware.
Excellent vintage condition--no chips or cracks.  Clean and non-smoking.
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