Hand Painted Jug Pitcher Masons Ironstone Mason's Jardiniere C2368

Description

In 1813, Charles J. Mason began production of a new earthenware pottery called Mason's Patent Ironstone China. This ware became popular for dinner and tea services because it did not easily chip or break. The pottery featured Asian-style motifs such as this chrysanthemum flower. This is circa  1930s,  based upon the style of the decoration. The mark, with the word England, indicates it was made after 1891.
Mason's English Ironstone Octagonal Hydra Jug
Pattern: Mason's Jardiniere  C2368
Production Status: Discontinued | Manufactured: 1900's -1950's
A decorative English ironstone, octagonal, wavy edged, hydra jug in the Mason's Jardiniere pattern, a colorful Asiatic influenced design in a rich palette of cobalt blue, red, green and yellow on a high gloss rich cream glaze. The design features stylised trees and flowers with hand-painted highlights in a landscape setting. The scalloped edges of the rim are trimmed in brown and bordered by a band of cobalt diamond shapes with a central leaf motif.
Measurements (approx.)
Height: 4 7/8"
Width Handle to Spout: 6"
Width Base: 4"
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