Early Ironstone China

Once Mason's had patented their ironstone china in 1813, several other Staffordshire potters began producing their own versions a few years later. Here is an early 'imari' pattern ironstone jug with a snake handle. Impressed with the mark 'Ironstone China'. For more details see Premier Antiques

Staffordshire Ironstone China Snake Handled 'Hydra' Jug c1825