{"product_id":"vintage-mason-s-manchu-blue-ironstone-sandwich-plate","title":"Vintage Mason’s Manchu Blue Ironstone Sandwich Plate","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eVintage Mason’s Manchu Blue Ironstone Sandwich Plate\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage Mason’s Manchu Blue Ironstone Sandwich Plate would make a lovely display item. Comprises cream ironstone, transfer printed with the \u003cem\u003eManchu Blue \u003c\/em\u003epattern, which is a deep blue. There is a finger hole each side of the tray for ease of carrying. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark on The Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASON’S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatent Ironstone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManchu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. This suggests that the plate 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\u003eLength: 28cm (11″)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 13.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 2cm\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little miniature cake plate or sandwich\/bread and butter plate for afternoon tea for two 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-antique-pottery-mason\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMasons Ironstone\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-blue-and-white-pottery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eblue and white pottery.\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","brand":"Masons Ironstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37620161773717,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC02281_06816b79-5b4d-43d8-b53c-40f84a0be1bd.jpg?v=1607875991","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/vintage-mason-s-manchu-blue-ironstone-sandwich-plate","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}