Mason's Patent Ironstone China 'Bandana' Hydra Jug c1830

 

Mason's Patent Ironstone China 'Bandana' Hydra Jug c1830

A rare early Mason's 'Bandana' hydra jug - printed in black with the detail painted in iron red enamel. A lovely allover Chinoiserie design with mythical creatures. For more details visit Premier Antiques

Early Mason's Patent Ironstone China

Mason's Patent Ironstone plate c1815

Introduced by Charles James Mason in 1813 as decorative and durable earthenware of a quality suitable for the rising middle classes, 'Patent Ironstone China' cleverly described a new discovery which had great strength but also had the delicacy of china wares. For more Mason's see Premier Antiques

Mason's Patent Ironstone China 'hydra' jug c1830

Early Mason's Patent Ironstone China

I was very pleased to add two of these early Mason's plates (c1825) to my ironstone collection. In a Japanese Imari style pattern, as well as the Mason's mark they also have a rare Dublin retailer's mark. For more details of these and other Mason's items, visit Premier Antiques