{"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":"USD","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","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1950s-masons-ironstone-fruit-basket-ginger-jar","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}