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Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug
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Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug

19th century
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A fine Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug by C.J. Mason & Co. of Lane Delph, Staffordshire. Colourfully decorated in a typical "Japan" pattern, the handle formed as a serpent, the base with the early straight line impressed Maker's mark reading MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA as used circa 1813 - 1825. A good decorative example of the period.

Height ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Width ~ 11.00 cm. / 4.33 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Masons Ironstone Hydra Jug to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09019263
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Moulded hydra handle with scaled relief: early nineteenth-century Staffordshire pattern.
Underglaze cobalt blue with hand-brushed iron-red enamels: period Japan pattern palette.
Soft surface rubbing to the upper rim: honest wear from handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145609
Dealers Internal Reference
AEGMIHJSTRAIGHTLINE525-02
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Description
A fine Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug by C.J. Mason & Co. of Lane Delph, Staffordshire. Colourfully decorated in a typical "Japan" pattern, the handle formed as a serpent, the base with the early straight line impressed Maker's mark reading MASON'S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA as used circa 1813 - 1825. A good decorative example of the period.
fig 1. An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle.
fig 1. Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug

Height ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Width ~ 11.00 cm. / 4.33 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.12 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ https://www.
Applecross Antiques

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Date of Manufacture

Applecross Antiques has dated this Masons Ironstone Hydra Jug to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09019263
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Moulded hydra handle with scaled relief: early nineteenth-century Staffordshire pattern.
Underglaze cobalt blue with hand-brushed iron-red enamels: period Japan pattern palette.
Soft surface rubbing to the upper rim: honest wear from handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145609
Dealers Internal Ref
AEGMIHJSTRAIGHTLINE525-02
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Archive I An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle.

Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug

Archive II An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle. View II
Archive III An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle. View III
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Archive V An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle. View V
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An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle.
Antique English Georgian Mason's Ironstone "Hydra" Jug
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An octagonal Masons ironstone jug decorated with cobalt blue and iron-red Imari floral patterns featuring a molded green serpent handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialIronstone, Ceramic, Glaze
  • ColourCobalt Blue and Orange
  • MotifsSerpent handle, Octagonal body, Imari floral motif, Faceted neck
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This early 19th-century Georgian Mason's ironstone "Hydra" jug originates from Staffordshire and exemplifies traditional English ceramic production. The octagonal ceramic body and faceted neck carry a glossy glaze painted with cobalt blue and orange Imari floral motifs, complemented by a moulded green serpent handle. C.J. Mason & Co. produced the piece at Lane Delph, marking the base with an early straight-line impressed stamp. Dimensions measure 13 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 13 cm deep including the handle. Display this decorative jug atop a dining room sideboard or living room cabinet to introduce classic colour and pattern to a traditional home interior. The robust ironstone construction makes it suitable for shelf display alongside other period ceramics and collectables. Collectors of Georgian pottery will find this well-documented example a practical addition to an existing arrangement of tablewares or decorative vessels.

FAQs

A Masons ironstone hydra jug is a specific form of English earthenware jug produced from the early nineteenth century onwards, characterised by an octagonal body and a molded handle shaped like a hydra or serpent.

Ironstone ceramics were made by adding slag from iron ore to refined clay mixtures, creating a dense, hard-paste earthenware that resisted chipping and allowed for intricate molding and hand-painted glaze decorations.

Authentic pieces feature visible weight, hand-applied transfer prints or enamel accents, distinct faceted molding, and specific makers marks stamped or printed on the base.

Place the jug as a focal accent on a dining room sideboard, entry console, or open kitchen shelving alongside contemporary greenery or neutral tableware to contrast the rich Imari tones.

Wash gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives or dishwashers to protect overglaze enamel work and preserve the ceramic body.
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