{"product_id":"vintage-masons-manchu-blue-ironstone-ginger-jar","title":"Vintage Masons Manchu Blue Ironstone Ginger Jar","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eVintage Masons Manchu Blue Ironstone Ginger Jar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage Masons Manchu Blue Ironstone Ginger Jar would make a lovely display item. 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":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","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","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/vintage-masons-manchu-blue-ironstone-ginger-jar","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}