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Antique English Georgian Davenport Stone China Hydra Jug
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Antique English Georgian Davenport Stone China Hydra Jug

19th century
Sold 15 June 2026 · Antiques4EU
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A small and lovely Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Stone China Jug by Davenports of Longport, Staffordshire, { 1793 - 1887 }. Of panelled octagonal form, the shape, known as "Hydra" was first introduced by G.M. & C.J. Mason, circa 1813. This example decorated in a sparkling Imari palette of iron red and cobalt blue heightened with gilding, the attractive green handle modelled as a serpent's tail. The underside with printed Maker's Mark of the period, { Godden Mark No. 1183 } depicting an anchor within a cartouche formed of DAVENPORT and STONE CHINA, as used from c. 1805 to 1820 ~ Masons introduced their Patent Ironstone China in 1813, but, according to Geoffrey Godden, { Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares ~ A.C.C. Woodbridge 1980 }, within a few years, descriptions such as  "Ironstone China" and "Stone China" were taken up by other rival manufacturers

Height ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.94 inches ~ Width ~ 8.50 cm. / 3.35 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.94 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Davenport Hydra Jug to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1219180
Dealers Internal Reference
AEGDHJ-XX
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A small and lovely Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Stone China Jug by Davenports of Longport, Staffordshire, { 1793 - 1887 }. Of panelled octagonal form, the shape, known as "Hydra" was first introduced by G.M. & C.J. Mason, circa 1813.
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This example decorated in a sparkling Imari palette of iron red and cobalt blue heightened with gilding, the attractive green handle modelled as a serpent's tail.
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The underside with printed Maker's Mark of the period, { Godden Mark No. 1183 } depicting an anchor within a cartouche formed of DAVENPORT and STONE CHINA, as used from c. 1805 to 1820 ~ Masons introduced their Patent Ironstone China in 1813, but, according to Geoffrey Godden, { Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares ~ A.C.C. Woodbridge 1980 }, within a few years, descriptions such as  "Ironstone China" and "Stone China" were taken up by other rival manufacturers

fig 1. An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle.
fig 1. Antique English Georgian Davenport Stone China Hydra Jug

Height ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.94 inches ~ Width ~ 8.50 cm. / 3.35 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.94 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820

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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.

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

Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Georgian Davenport Hydra Jug to the 19th Century.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219180
Dealers Internal Ref
AEGDHJ-XX
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An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. SOLD15 JUN 26
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Archive I An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. SOLD15 JUN 26

Antique English Georgian Davenport Stone China Hydra Jug

Archive II An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. View II
Archive III An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. View III
Archive IV An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. View IV
Archive V An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. View V
Archive VI An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle. View VII
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An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle.
Antique English Georgian Davenport Stone China Hydra Jug
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An antique Davenport stone china hydra jug featuring a hand-painted Imari pattern in blue, red, and gold with a green serpentine handle.
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  • ObjectJugs and Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialStone China
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsScroll handle, Panelled body, Imari floral pattern
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

The hydra shape typically features a distinctive serpentine scroll handle, often modelled with mythical or organic curves, paired with a flared rim and panelled body.

Stone china is a durable type of semi-vitreous earthenware or ironstone developed in early 19th-century England, created by mixing ground stone or slag into the clay body to increase strength.

Authenticity is usually verified through impressed or printed factory marks on the base, characteristic ironstone weight, hand-applied polychrome enamel details, and period-accurate crazing.

Antique ceramics add historic texture and colour when displayed individually on open shelving, used as small floral vessels, or grouped as focal points on cabinet tops.

Pieces should be washed gently by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, dishwashers, and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
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