This is graduating set of four Hydra jugs
The largest being 19cm tall free from chips cracks hairlines or crazing .
The serpent handle shows wear to the over glaze painting.
Second jug is 13.5 cm tall having the darkest cobalt and terracotta painting of the set.
There is a firing crack to the right of the handle and a star hairline to the internal spout. No chips or crazing
Third jug stands at 11cm and is perfect apart from one tiny rim nibble to the left of the spout.
Finally Fourth of this set stands at 9cm tall again free of hairlines and crazing and minimal paint wear,
Just one forespout chip.
These jugs are the “Japan” pattern and manufactured betwen 1815-25
“Mason’s” were based in North Staffordshire, England
Antique graduating sets of Masons Hydra jugs “Japan” design with minimal damage are rare.
I am also listing an even smaller jug which is pristine and would make a fifth to this set however imprinted backstamp
You are the new custodian,
...enjoy and treasure, this heirloom.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1175851
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
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