Vintage Mason's Vista Double Egg Cup, EXTRA Large, England Ironstone, Blue Transfeware, Double Egg Cup, 4" Tall

Details ~

This is a rare find!

Mason’s Vista double egg cup in fine condition.

Measurements ~

4" high x just under 3" wide (with an opening of 2 5/8" x 2 3/4" deep)

Condition ~

Pre-owned estate fresh item with no damage to report. No chips, cracks or repairs.

About Mason’s Ironstone …

Mason's Ironstone was made by the English pottery of Charles J. Mason after 1813. Mason, of Lane Delph, was given a patent for this improved earthenware. Some experts believe the name ironstone came from the slag, but others think it came from the fact that the ware was as hard as iron. It was usually called Mason's Patent Ironstone China. It resisted chipping and breaking so it became popular for dinnerware and other table dishes. The ironstone was decorated with orange, blue, gold, and other colors, often in Japanese inspired designs. Mason's had financial difficulties, but the molds and the name Mason were used by many owners through the years, including Francis Morley, Taylor Ashworth, George L. Ashworth, and John Shaw. Mason's joined the Wedgwood group in 1973 and the name is still found on dinnerware.