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A Rare and Majestic Mason's Ironstone Schoolhouse Pattern Jug, Circa 1820
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A Rare and Majestic Mason's Ironstone Schoolhouse Pattern Jug, Circa 1820

19th century
Description

This is a rare piece to come by due to its size and oriental shape. Truly beautiful to behold!

Measures 10x8x6 inches

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Masons Ironstone Jug to the 19th Century.

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SA1226232
Description
This is a rare piece to come by due to its size and oriental shape. Truly beautiful to behold!

Measures 10x8x6 inches

Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Masons Ironstone Jug to the 19th Century.

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A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle.
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Archive I A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle.

A Rare and Majestic Mason's Ironstone Schoolhouse Pattern Jug, Circa 1820

Archive II A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View II
Archive III A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View III
Archive IV A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View IV
Archive V A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View V
Archive VI A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View VI
Archive VII A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View VII
Archive VIII A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View VIII
Archive IX A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View IX
Archive X A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle. View X
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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07801 650780
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Admiral Vernon Arcade (Basement Level)
141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
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A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle.
A Rare and Majestic Mason's Ironstone Schoolhouse Pattern Jug, circa 1820
Ref: SA1226232
A Regency Masons ironstone jug decorated in the Schoolhouse pattern with cobalt blue, iron red floral motifs, and a gilded handle.
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  • ObjectPitchers & Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialIronstone, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsSchoolhouse pattern, Gilded handle, Polychrome floral motif, Scalloped rim

This nineteenth-century Regency ironstone jug stands in an oriental shape with a scalloped rim, a gilded handle, and a polished glaze finish. Rich cobalt blue and iron red polychrome floral motifs decorate the surface alongside applied white floral relief details and gold leaf highlights. The exterior displays a schoolhouse pattern with detailed botanical designs wrapping around the body and spout. Measuring 25x20x15 cm, this pitcher serves practical display uses or holds fresh cut flowers. Position this piece on a dining sideboard or open shelving unit to bring traditional English country house character to a kitchen or living room interior. The vessel functions well as a decorative accent or as a functional pitcher during family gatherings and dinner parties.

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Patented in 1813 by Charles James Mason in Staffordshire, ironstone china is a dense, durable ceramic created to imitate imported Chinese porcelain. Masons became renowned for bold Imari-inspired patterns, rich colour palettes, and elaborate handle designs during the Regency period.

Ironstone was produced using clay mixed with slag, flint, and ironstone dust, fired at high temperatures to achieve strength. Decorations typically combined transfer-printed outlines with hand-painted enamel colours and burnished gold leaf gilding.

Authentic early nineteenth-century pieces frequently feature stamped or impressed makers marks on the base, such as Masons Patent Ironstone China. They are characterised by heavy visual weight, dense white ceramic bodies, hand-applied enamels, and distinctive handles.

An antique ironstone jug functions as an impactful centrepiece on a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece. It can be displayed independently as a decorative object or styled with dried foliage to add historical colour to modern spaces.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a soft cloth with mild detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges. Antique gilded ceramics should never be placed in a dishwasher, as heat and detergents degrade delicate surface gilding.
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