" The handles on the tureen and lid are all shaped like koi"

That's a "dolphin" not a koi ... try that in a search.

Oh fantastic! I had no idea what they were just assumed. Thanks for the new search point!

That pattern seems to be applied to tureens of different shapes and handle styles. It was popular for over a century. The handles look more delicate (and therefore harder to make) than the fatter "fish" or the plain arched band I've found.

Those creatures are also called "dragons" by some people.

Also remember that Mason made true porcelain as well as ironstone, so you might have a mix of ironstone and porcelain.

You might have better luck asking on a forum dedicated to transferware in general, or Mason transferware exclusively.

http://www.masonscc.co.uk/

List of books:
http://www.mason2ashworth.co.uk/publications.html

Thank you for the links and information! I've learned bits and pieces about Mason transferware in general but I am quite obviously still learning. I really appreciate your help you have definitely given me some sources I haven't tried.

Thank you so much again!

I have seen this tureen in a couple of higher end antique shops in the $ 350-400 range.

wow very pretty I have never seen this piece before there so pretty

if your looking for more pieces try ebay or etsy or replacements.com

Wanda, your tureen is different from the OP's tureen. Your's is the more common style, bringing about $300 to possibly $400 if everything is there....the OP's tureen is the round one with the dolphin handles.....very rare....worth well more than $1,000 is in perfect condition.

lindac92 -If you look to the far right in my photo, you will see I have the exact tureen of the original poster. I think you must be looking at my sauce tureen, instead. I have the round chowder tureen.

Oh yeah!!! How could I miss that!!! ( lust!! Envy!)
I have lots of Mason's Pink Vista....but alas....no soup tureen!

Beautiful aeb78. Enjoy it.

Those are really interesting looking. My grandma had red and white dishes like that and I inherited a few. I like the fish/dolphin handles. Is anyone interested in selling? I don't know how to send messages here :-D

@mrs_lisa_oliver - I'm not looking at selling any of my pieces; however, if you go to Nancy's Daily Dish, Ebay, or even Replacements, Ltd, you can often find these pieces for sale.