Mason’s Patent Ironstone China – Chinoiserie Panel Jug
Mason’s Patent Ironstone China – Chinoiserie Panel Jug
Vibrant late‑Victorian Mason’s ironstone jug with wonderfully detailed chinoiserie garden scenes.
Made in Staffordshire around 1891–1910, this octagonal “panel” jug features transfer‑printed landscapes of Chinese figures in fenced gardens, each panel richly hand‑coloured in enamels on a deep rust fish‑scale ground. The scalloped rim, dragon‑mask spout and angular handle add real sculptural presence, while the interior border bursts with flowers on a yellow ground.
Marked to the base “MASON’S / PATENT IRONSTONE / CHINA / ENGLAND” with hand‑painted pattern numbers, confirming Ashworth‑period production for the export market.
A striking piece of antique ironstone for a dresser, sideboard or as a decorative vase for seasonal flowers.
- Maker: Mason’s Patent Ironstone China (Ashworth Brothers)
- Origin: Staffordshire, England
- Bold chinoiserie “panel” decoration, hand‑coloured
- Octagonal form with dragon‑mask spout and scalloped rim
- Ideal as a jug, vase or purely decorative accent
Condition: Very good antique condition. Overall, even glaze crazing and light age‑related wear to the enamels. No cracks, repairs or significant chips observed; minor interior staining commensurate with age and use. Clean and ready to display.
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Time Period: 1891–1910
Historical Context
Historical Context
Mason’s patented “ironstone” in 1813 as a tough, dense earthenware that imitated Chinese porcelain but was cheaper and more durable. Chinoiserie designs – Europeans’ imaginative visions of Chinese scenes and gardens – were a mainstay of their production throughout the 19th century.
By the time this jug was made, the Mason’s name and patent had passed to Ashworth Brothers in Staffordshire. From around 1891, British makers added “England” to their marks for export; base mark belongs to that late‑19th/early‑20th‑century period.
Pieces like this were aimed at the middle‑class market at home and overseas. They were sold as table or washstand jugs but today are mainly collected as display pieces or used as statement vases.
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