{"title":"Vintage Ginger Jars","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique\/ Vintage Ginger Jars  from over 100 years ago to 20 years old,  mainly made in the UK from pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1930s-masons-ironstone-brown-velvet-ginger-jar","title":"1930s Masons Ironstone Brown Velvet Ginger Jar","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s Masons Ironstone Brown Velvet Ginger Jar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1930s Masons Ironstone Brown Velvet Ginger Jar would make a lovely display item. Comprises cream ironstone, with Brown and yellow flowers with gilded edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good vintage condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. It does have a few manufacturing blemishes including bubbles and crazing, and some of the gilding is missing in places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely Ginger Jar for storing cotton wool balls\/make-up pads, for kitchen storage or just for display! It makes a nice addition to a Mason’s Ironstone collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid Diameter ~8.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter 6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight including lid:- ~13cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter: approx. 12cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark on The Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASON’S Transfer Printed Crown \u0026amp; Banner\u003cbr\u003ePatent Ironstone China\u003cbr\u003eMade in England\u003cbr\u003e‘Brown Velvet’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ was introduced after 1923. GUARANTEED PERMANENT \u0026amp; ACID RESISTING COLOURS’ was added after 1940, and the crown shape was also subtly changed. PERMANENT DETERGENT PROOF DECORATION was added in the 1950s. This suggests that the ginger jar dates to approximately the 1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-mason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMason’s Ironstone\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-jugs-vases-ginger-jars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger Jars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome History For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles James Mason registered the patent name ‘IRONSTONE’ in 1813 for the ‘Improvement of the Manufacture of English Porcelain, IRONSTONE PATENT CHINA:’ Patent number 3724. The name was soon adopted by competitors, whom were using similar materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, Ironstone does not contain iron. Its name is derived from its ‘iron-like’ strength and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronstone is an earthenware vitreous pottery with stoneware appearance and properties and was mass produced as a cheaper alternative to porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Masons Ironstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32660461518892,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/1930s_Masons_Ironstone_Brown_Velvet_Ginger_Jar.jpg?v=1774281589"},{"product_id":"1950s-masons-ironstone-fruit-basket-ginger-jar","title":"1950s Masons Ironstone Fruit Basket Ginger Jar","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1950s Masons Ironstone Fruit Basket Ginger Jar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large 1950s Mason’s Ironstone Fruit Basket Ginger Jar would make a lovely display item. Comprises cream ironstone, transfer printed with seasonal fruit in a basket in autumnal colours on two sides and on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good vintage condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. It does have a few manufacturing blemishes including bubbles and crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely Large Ginger Jar for storing cotton wool balls\/make-up pads, for kitchen storage or just for display! It makes a nice addition to a Mason’s Ironstone collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid Diameter ~10.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter 10.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight including lid:- ~23cm (9″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter: approx. 20cm (8″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark on The Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASON’S Transfer Printed Crown \u0026amp; Banner\u003cbr\u003ePatent Ironstone China\u003cbr\u003eMade in England\u003cbr\u003e‘Fruit Basket’\u003cbr\u003ePERMANENT DETERGENT PROOF DECORATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ was introduced after 1923. GUARANTEED PERMANENT \u0026amp; ACID RESISTING COLOURS’ was added after 1940, and the crown shape was also subtly changed. PERMANENT DETERGENT PROOF DECORATION was added in the 1950s. This suggests that the ginger jar dates to approximately the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-mason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMason’s Ironstone\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-jugs-vases-ginger-jars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGinger Jars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome History For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles James Mason registered the patent name ‘IRONSTONE’ in 1813 for the ‘Improvement of the Manufacture of English Porcelain, IRONSTONE PATENT CHINA:’ Patent number 3724. The name was soon adopted by competitors, whom were using similar materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, Ironstone does not contain iron. Its name is derived from its ‘iron-like’ strength and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronstone is an earthenware vitreous pottery with stoneware appearance and properties and was mass produced as a cheaper alternative to porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Masons Ironstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37244501983381,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/1950s_Masons_Ironstone_Fruit_Basket_Ginger_Jar.jpg?v=1728975952"},{"product_id":"vintage-small-sadler-pottery-bird-of-paradise-ginger-jar","title":"Vintage Small Sadler Pottery Bird Of Paradise Ginger Jar","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eVintage Small Sadler Pottery Bird Of Paradise Ginger Jar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eThis Vintage Small Sadler Pottery Bird Of Paradise Ginger Jar, would make a lovely display item. Comprises cream coloured china, beautifully decorated with vibrantly coloured hand painted flowers and a ‘Bird of Paradise’ or it could be a peacock!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker’s mark shows it to be by the well known pottery James Sadler, Wellington and Central Potteries, Burslem, Staffordshire, UK dating to about the 1940s\/50s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark on The Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack mark For post-1947 Sadler Pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted Back mark dates to post-1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSADLER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMADE IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSTAFFORDSHIRE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eENGLAND\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid Diameter ~8.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter 6.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight:- ~13cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter: ~ 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good vintage condition with no cracks, chips or restoration. There is some crazing and a few manufacturing defects e.g. bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-jugs-vases-ginger-jars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eginger jars.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little Ginger Jar for storing cotton wool balls\/make-up pads e.t.c. or just for display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sadler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37718546514069,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC01641_098cefa0-2556-40e5-b974-1a97d5604bdd.jpg?v=1608985540"},{"product_id":"1930s-shelley-art-deco-green-brown-banded-ginger-jar","title":"1930s Shelley Art Deco Green \u0026 Brown Banded Ginger Jar","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s Shelley Art Deco Green \u0026amp; Brown Banded Ginger Jar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely 1930s Shelley Art Deco Green \u0026amp; Brown Banded Ginger Jar. The green\/brown bands of colours are still quite vibrant. It was part of the hand decorated ‘Harmony’ range, dating to the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. There is some wear to the paint work which is most noticeable where the lid has been in contact with the jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter: 9cm (3.5″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 17cm (6.7″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter: 15cm (~ 6.0″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack mark used 1925-1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelley England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely collectible piece of Shelley Art Deco pottery. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-jugs-vases-ginger-jars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinger Jars\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=shelley\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShelley Pottery.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Shelley pottery, please click on the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shelleychinaclub.com\/history.html\"\u003efollowing link to the Shelley China Club\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelley China\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelley was situated in the popular Foley potteries area of Staffordshire. The company was initially known as Wileman \u0026amp; Co, with the first Shelley, Joseph, joining the company in 1862, followed by his son, Percy in 1896. Percy went on to become the sole proprietor, and headed the family run business for 50 years. In 1966, as with many of the pottery factories, it became part of a larger umbrella business; in Shelley’s case this was Allied English Potteries (AEP).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelley produced some wonderful china in their history but their best era is probably that of the Art Deco period with their wonderful geometric designs and innovative hand decoration; including Harmony and Harmony Drip Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-top-left-radius: 2px; border-top-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-right-radius: 2px; border-bottom-left-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: bold; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: 20px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background-image: url(data:image\/svg+xml; base64,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); 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Comprises cream ironstone, transfer printed on two sides and the lid with the \u003cem\u003eManchu Blue \u003c\/em\u003epattern, which is a deep blue. The pottery colour is closest to that seen on the photos of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark on The Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMASON’S\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatent Ironstone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in England\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘MADE IN ENGLAND’ was introduced after 1923. GUARANTEED PERMANENT \u0026amp; ACID RESISTING COLOURS’ was added after 1940, and the crown shape was also subtly changed. This suggests that the ginger jar dates to approximately the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid Diameter ~8.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase diameter 6.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight including lid:- ~13cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter: ~ 11.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good vintage condition with no cracks, chips or restoration, with a few manufacturing blemishes including bubbles. The transfer printing on the sides of the jar is slightly blurred and gives it the appearance of flow blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little Ginger Jar for storing cotton wool balls\/make-up pads, for kitchen storage e.t.c. or just for display! It makes a nice addition to a Mason’s Ironstone collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-jugs-vases-ginger-jars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGinger Jars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-mason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMason's Ironstone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-blue-and-white-pottery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlue and White Pottery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories shown in the images are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome History For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles James Mason registered the patent name ‘IRONSTONE’ in 1813 for the ‘Improvement of the Manufacture of English Porcelain, IRONSTONE PATENT CHINA:’ Patent number 3724. The name was soon adopted by competitors, whom were using similar materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, Ironstone does not contain iron. Its name is derived from its ‘iron-like’ strength and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIronstone is an earthenware vitreous pottery with stoneware appearance and properties and was mass produced as a cheaper alternative to porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masons Ironstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54788569956727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/Vintage_Masons_Manchu_Blue_Ironstone_Ginger_Jar.jpg?v=1732711748"},{"product_id":"vintage-pagoda-ginger-jar-crown-staffordshire-china","title":"Vintage Pagoda Ginger Jar Crown Staffordshire China","description":"\u003ch1 data-listing-id=\"736273142\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" class=\"normal break-word mb-xs-2\"\u003eVintage Pagoda Ginger Jar Crown Staffordshire China\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1950s Vintage \u003cem\u003ePagoda\u003c\/em\u003e Ginger Jar Crown Staffordshire China would make a lovely display item. Comprises white fine bone china, delicately decorated on all sides, and the lid, with Chinese style flora, pagodas and cranes inspired by the Chia Ching dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Crown Staffordshire, Fenton, Staffordshire, UK, in the 1940s\/50s. In very good vintage condition with no cracks, chips or restoration, with a few tiny manufacturing blemishes including bubbles and black specks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLid Diameter ~8.6cm\u003cbr\u003eBase diameter 9.7cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight including lid:- ~18cm\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Diameter: ~ 14cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Marks on The Base: (used from the 1930s and prior to 1956)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrown Staffordshire Established 1801\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFine Bone China\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEngland\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePagoda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e” Inspired by the ancient Chinese paintings of exotic birds, pagodas and flora of Chia Ching” 1796-1820\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: The photos have been taken with and without flash, hence the colour differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely Ginger Jar for storing cotton wool balls\/make-up pads, for kitchen storage e.t.c. or just for display! It makes a nice addition to a vintage Crown Staffordshire collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-jugs-vases-ginger-jars\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eginger jars, jugs and vases.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories are for illustrative purposes only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crown Staffordshire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56120176607607,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Pagoda_Ginger_Jar_Crown_Staffordshire_China_1.jpg?v=1774283458"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/collections\/1950s_Masons_Ironstone_Fruit_Basket_Ginger_Jar.jpg?v=1767976989","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/collections\/vintage-ginger-jars.oembed","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}