Rare Set 12 Antique Mason's Ironstone Flying Bird Large Double Egg Cups Bronze Cast The bowl is polished to

The bowl is polished to a bright mirror shine inside and out

The compote measures about 8 ¼ inches in diameter and stands about 3 7/8 inches tall

The sterling silver overlay is quite thick

but would go on to be made by Mason's as well as other fine English makers

but the high quality of the work suggests a high end

Rare Set 12 Antique Mason's Ironstone Flying Bird Large Double Egg Cups Bronze Cast The bowl is polished toPresented is a fine set of 12 antique Mason's Ironstone china double egg cups, dating to circa 1890 1910. These cups are made in the highly sought after Flying Bird pattern, which is a vibrant and colorful Chinoiserie pattern depicting a long tailed bird in flight surrounded by stunning flowers and foliage. The palette is a very eye catching array of blues, greens, orange, and pink shades, with fine gold gilt detailing. This pattern was originally