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Antique Miniature Masons Hydra Jug
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Antique Miniature Masons Hydra Jug

18th century
Description

This delightful little jug is approx 212 years old

Early Georgian period of history

It has the primary imprinted backstamp for Masons patent ironstone.

The circular impressed circle patent ironstone backstamp was used betwen 1813-1820

The jug is in absolutely pristine condition, even the high temperature glaze finish to rims and the serpent head and tail is still intact.

Masons manufactured in Hanley , Northstaffordshire England

The jug is painted in the pattern known as “Japan”

This is an outstanding example and would make and item to the listed. Set of four hydra jugs of slightly later date but the same pattern.

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Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Antique Masons Hydra Jug to the Georgian era.

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Description
This delightful little jug is approx 212 years old

Early Georgian period of history

It has the primary imprinted backstamp for Masons patent ironstone.

The circular impressed circle patent ironstone backstamp was used betwen 1813-1820

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The jug is in absolutely pristine condition, even the high temperature glaze finish to rims and the serpent head and tail is still intact.
Antoinettes Heirlooms
fig 1. An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle.
fig 1. Antique Miniature Masons Hydra Jug

Masons manufactured in Hanley , Northstaffordshire England

The jug is painted in the pattern known as “Japan”

This is an outstanding example and would make and item to the listed. Set of four hydra jugs of slightly later date but the same pattern.

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Antique Masons Hydra Jug to the Georgian era.

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SA1175860
Dealers Internal Ref
Big/jg
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An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle.
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Archive I An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle.

Antique Miniature Masons Hydra Jug

Archive II An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle. View II
Archive III An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle. View III
Archive IV An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle. View IV
Archive V An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle. View V
Archive VI An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle. View VII
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An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle.
Antique miniature Masons Hydra jug
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An antique miniature ironstone hydra jug decorated with cobalt blue and rust orange Imari floral patterns featuring a sculpted serpent handle.
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Masons Hydra jugs are nineteenth-century English ironstone vessels distinguished by an octagonal body shape and a sculpted serpent motif handle.

Ironstone ceramics were manufactured using dense earthenware combined with ground flint, china clay, and feldspar to create durable tableware decorated with overglaze enamels.

Authentic examples generally feature printed or impressed makers marks on the base, substantial weight, clean glaze execution, and traditional Asian-inspired Imari colourways.

Miniature ironstone jugs can be styled on open shelving, displayed as part of a ceramic grouping on a sideboard, or utilized as small floral display vases.

Clean gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild wash liquid, avoiding prolonged soaking, harsh chemical detergents, or abrasive scrubbing tools.
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