Mason's Patent Ironstone China was first produced in England in the early 19th century. The development of ironstone china was a significant technological innovation in the pottery industry, as it was much more durable and less expensive to produce than traditional porcelain.
The originator of the ironstone china formula is generally attributed to Charles James Mason, who had set up a pottery in Staffordshire in 1802. He patented the technique for producing ironstone china in 1813. The formula was a closely guarded secret, but it is believed to have included feldspar, china clay, and ironstone.
The Mason family began producing ironstone china under the name "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" at their pottery in Lane End, Staffordshire. The ironstone china was initially marketed as a less expensive alternative to porcelain, and it was particularly popular in the United States, where it was known as "White Granite" due to its more...
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