Mason's - Jug - Ceramic
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A British octagonal ironstone ceramic jug by Mason's, dating to circa 1800–1850, with dimensions 14 × 13 × 12 cm, in good used condition with minor age-related wear.
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This jug is a beautiful example of English ironstone ceramic from the nineteenth century, produced in Staffordshire. Although the style strongly echoes Oriental decorations (cineserie), it is a British-made object, very popular in the Victorian era.
Producer: The mark on the bottom shows the inscription "MASON'S" surmounted by a crown, placed above a cartouche with the words "PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA". This is the famous manufacture Charles James Mason (or subsequent evolutions of the firm), located at Lane Delph, in Staffordshire.
Dating: This specific mark with the crown and the linear cartouche, together with the presence of the catalog/decoration number painted by hand in red (seems to be "C 107" or similar), generally places the jug in the mid-19th century (circa 1840–1860).
Style and form: The octagonal shape is a classic Mason design, often defined as the "Hydra jug" due to the handle modeled in the shape of a stylized creature or dragon (with the typical green scales). The decoration is in Imari or Chinoiserie style, characterized by scenes with Chinese figures, a coral red honeycomb background, and vivid floral details.
This jug is a beautiful example of English ironstone ceramic from the nineteenth century, produced in Staffordshire. Although the style strongly echoes Oriental decorations (cineserie), it is a British-made object, very popular in the Victorian era.
Producer: The mark on the bottom shows the inscription "MASON'S" surmounted by a crown, placed above a cartouche with the words "PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA". This is the famous manufacture Charles James Mason (or subsequent evolutions of the firm), located at Lane Delph, in Staffordshire.
Dating: This specific mark with the crown and the linear cartouche, together with the presence of the catalog/decoration number painted by hand in red (seems to be "C 107" or similar), generally places the jug in the mid-19th century (circa 1840–1860).
Style and form: The octagonal shape is a classic Mason design, often defined as the "Hydra jug" due to the handle modeled in the shape of a stylized creature or dragon (with the typical green scales). The decoration is in Imari or Chinoiserie style, characterized by scenes with Chinese figures, a coral red honeycomb background, and vivid floral details.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
Mason's
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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