A massive C. J. Mason & CO. ironstone hall vase and cover, circa 1830-45

reserved with shaped panels printed and painted in the Chinese style with oriental figures at various pursuits, printed factory mark FENTON STONE WORKS / C.J. M & CO. / STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERIES. CHINA.

There is some occasional minor wear to the gilding and/or enamels overall. All four corners of the cover have varying sizes of restored chips. Three bottom corners of the vase's base have restoration, possibly covering break/s. Otherwise in good condition.
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