Masons Ironstone ‘Mazarine Blue’ tureen and stand, c. 1815.

Masons Ironstone ‘Mazarine Blue’ tureen, cover and stand, c. 1815. The octagonal shaped tureen, painted with butterflies amongst gilt plants, on a deep cobalt blue ground, and having twin gilt dragon handles. Having a similarly decorated cover, surmounted by a gilt Lion Dog finial. The stand decorated en suite. Width of tureen, over handles – 23 cm, 9 1/8”. Depth – 16 cm, 6 1/4”. Height, including cover – 16 cm, 6 1/4”. Width of stand – 20.3 cm, 8”. Condition – Some wear to the underglaze blue on the stand, where the foot of the tureen sits. No damage. No restoration.