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Mason’s Stratford Ironstone Milk Jug, Red Transferware, England, 1950

$242
£182.77
€213.98
CA$343.81
A$349.79
CHF 200.46
MX$4,211.63
NOK 2,343.03
SEK 2,353.31
DKK 1,599.73

About the Item

A charming vintage English ironstone milk jug or creamer by Mason’s in the Stratford pattern, decorated in rich red transferware over a warm cream ground. The piece features a squared body with softly shaped corners, a pronounced pouring spout, and a graceful handle, giving it the classic architectural form associated with Mason’s mid-century ironstone tableware. The red printed decoration includes romantic landscape scenes, floral borders, and ornamental detailing, creating the layered pictorial quality that makes English transferware so beloved by collectors and decorators. The Stratford pattern is documented as a Mason’s Patent Ironstone design produced in England around the mid-twentieth century, with examples carrying backstamps for “Mason’s Patent Ironstone Stratford England” and permanent color decoration. The pattern reflects Mason’s long tradition of transfer-printed ironstone, drawing inspiration from earlier nineteenth-century English ceramics while offering the durability and practicality of later production. This small pitcher is ideal for serving cream, milk, sauces, custard, or syrup, but it also displays beautifully as a decorative object. Its compact scale and richly printed surface make it perfect for open shelving, a breakfast tray, a tea table, or a collected kitchen arrangement. It pairs naturally with other Mason’s Stratford pieces, red transferware, English ironstone, silver plate, wicker, and traditional country house table settings. The warm red and cream palette gives the piece a timeless domestic charm, while the squared form adds structure and visual interest. Whether used functionally or displayed in a cabinet, this Mason’s creamer brings a sense of English heritage, pattern, and collected character to the table. Presented in vintage condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to mid-twentieth-century ironstone. A lovely and useful Mason’s Stratford milk jug / creamer with excellent decorative appeal and classic English transferware presence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coral Gables, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10969250612902

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