Essex Jewelry and Antiques

c1895 English Mason's Ironstone Flying Bird Low Square Pedestal Bowl Compote

$110.00

Presented is a fine antique Mason's Ironstone china serving dish, dating to circa 1890-1900. This piece is made in the highly sought after Flying Bird pattern, which is a vibrant and colorful Chinoiserie pattern depicting a long tailed bird in flight surrounded by stunning flowers and foliage. The palette is a very eye-catching array of blues, greens, orange, and pink shades, with fine gold gilt detailing. This pattern was originally made by Davenport starting circa 1815, but would go on to be made by Mason's Ironstone and other high end English companies as well. The dish is square in form, with a low pedestal type foot and a handle on either side, decorated with fruit. We have many additional pieces in this pattern from the same estate including some particularly rare examples, which you can find by searching “Flying Bird” in our store.

This piece is in great overall condition. There is substantial cracklature to the glaze, but the dish still rings nicely when tapped. There are no chips, no cracks, no breaks, and no repairs.

The platter is stamped on the reverse with the Mason's Patent Ironstone China mark.

The dish measures about 10 1/2 by 9 by 2 3/8 inches, LxWxH. -jm