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Mason's Ironstone Jug in "Green Chartreuse" Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This exquisite Mason's Patent Ironstone jug, adorned in the rare "Green Chartreuse" pattern, is a
Category
Mid-20th Century British Romantic Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Conversation Ptn, Georgian Ca 1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb Ironstone Jug or Pitcher made by the English Mason's Ironstone factory, dating to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Blue Chinese Dragon Pattern, 19th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good small Hydra jug or pitcher, made by Mason's Ironstone, England in the Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 4.35 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Table and Flower Pot Ptn, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand-painted Mason's ironstone jug or pitcher, in the Table and Flower Pot gilded pattern
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pottery
Materials
Ironstone
H 6.35 in W 5.5 in D 6.38 in
Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (A) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare shape jug or pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery in the Bandana pattern and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 7.9 in W 5.2 in D 4.3 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1817
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the School House pattern, made by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 5.85 in W 6.2 in D 4 in
Very Large Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Basket Japan Pattern, Circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and very large Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 8.5 in W 7.65 in D 7.1 in
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, Georgian circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 5.25 in W 5.2 in D 4.4 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare shape hand painted, Circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
often the case in this period but this piece is definitely made by Mason's Ironstone with a similar jug
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
H 6 in W 3.6 in D 3.5 in
Georgian Mason's Very Small Ironstone Jug or Pitcher Basket Japan Ptn, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, early and very small Mason's Ironstone hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 2.88 in W 2.63 in D 2.5 in
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Double Landscape ptn Rare Shape, circa 1840
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
pattern and made by Mason's Ironstone pottery, circa 1840.
It has a rare shape and pattern.
A jug of the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 6 in W 5.3 in D 4.2 in
Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare Cashmire Ptn, William 1Vth Ca 1833
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's ironstone hydra jug with a snake handle in the Cashmire De Thibet pattern
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.38 in
Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (B) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare shape jug or pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery in the Bandana pattern and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 7.2 in W 4.75 in D 3.75 in
Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Rare Shape with Serpent Handle, circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Ironstone pottery, circa 1830.
It has a rare shape and pattern.
A jug of the same shape and pattern is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 7.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
Georgian Masons rare Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Table & Flower Pot Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Ironstone pottery, Jug or Pitcher made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 6.8 in W 7.3 in D 5.8 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in rare shape Fence Japan Ptn, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England and dating to circa 1813-1820.
This jug is hand
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
H 5 in W 3.38 in D 3.18 in
Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher Blue Hawthorne Ptn Rare Shape, Circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a large ironstone Jug or Pitcher in the Blue Hawthorne and Fence & Bowl pattern, made by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 9 in W 7.6 in D 6.7 in
Mason´s Ironstone Hand Decorated China Jug, England Mid 20th C.
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Valencia, VC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your table with this pristine Mason's Ironstone custard jug
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
19thC Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher Water Lily Pattern, circa 1880
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good jug or pitcher by Mason's ironstone, England, circa 1880.
The jug has the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Mason's Ironstone Hydra Jug or Pitcher in the Jardinière Pattern, circa 1870
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Ironstone hydra jug or pitcher in the jardinière pattern and made by Mason's
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 4.9 in
Circa 1815-30 Large "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Pitcher or Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815-30 large "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" pitcher or jug, English. Octagonal; Japan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Early Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 8 in W 8.6 in D 5.25 in
Masons Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in Vase and Jardinière Pattern, Ca 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 7.06 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
Mason's Ironstone Large Jug or Pitcher in rare Muscove Duck Pattern, circa 1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England, dating to circa 1825.
This is a one of Mason's larger Jugs at 8.5
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 8.5 in W 7.75 in D 7 in
Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Small Jug and Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone small jug and bowl with fantastic quality hand
Category
Early 20th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
William 1Vth Masons Jug or Pitcher in Turner Willow Pattern, circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Turner Willow, colored Blue and White
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Davenport Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Davenport jug is illustrated in Godden's Guide to Ironstone, a reference book by Geoffrey A. Godden
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Davenport small Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Davenport jug is illustrated in Godden's Guide to Ironstone, a reference book by Geoffrey A. Godden
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 3.3 in W 3.15 in D 2.8 in
Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1812
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Davenport jug is illustrated in Godden's Guide to Ironstone, a reference book by Geoffrey A. Godden
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 7.9 in W 7.2 in D 6.25 in
Georgian Davenport Large Jug or Pitcher Ironstone Jardinière Ptn, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
.
An identical Davenport jug is illustrated in Godden's Guide to Ironstone, a reference book by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 7 in W 6.38 in D 5.63 in
Vintage Ironstone China Ewer and Basin, Jug and Bowl, Victorian Taste
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 'Ironstone China' ewer and basin. A decorative jug and bowl in the Victorian
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ironstone
H 11.62 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Wonderful set of three antique Davenport ironstone octagonal jugs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of three antique Davenport ironstone octagonal jugs, graduated in size, each having a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Small Jug and Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone small jug and bowl with fantastic quality hand
Category
Early 20th Century English Serving Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Rare set of three graduated antique Victorian Masons Ironstone Hydra jugs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare set of three graduated antique Victorian Mason's Ironstone Hydra jugs, decorated in a quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 6.7 in
William IVth C J Mason’s Porcelain Milk Jug or Pitcher Pattern 223, circa 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835.
The jug is well potted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 5.65 in W 5.8 in D 4.5 in
English Ironstone Jug
Located in Birmingham, AL
Early 20th century English ironstone jug with floral detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
English Banded Ironstone Jug
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mid-20th century English ironstone jug with banding.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-20th Century English Ironstone Jug
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mid-20th century ironstone jug with banding.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-20th Century English Ironstone Jug
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mid-20th century ironstone jug with banding.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-20th Century English Ironstone Jug
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mid-20th century ironstone jug with banding.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
Mid-20th Century English Ironstone Jug
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mid-20th century ironstone jug with banding.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Country Pitchers
Collection of 11 Livesley Powell & Co. Ironstone Jugs
By Livesley Powell & Co
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A collection of 11 mid-19th century ironstone china jugs by the Staffordshire company Livesley
Category
Antique 1850s English Rococo Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Mason's Ironstone Mazarine Blue Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
A large Mason's Ironstone Fenton shaped Staffordshire mazarine blue with gilt decoration jug or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large Ironstone Milk Jug
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A very large, ironstone milk jug with front support handle.
Really clean undamaged condition
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Mason's Ironstone "Elephant's Foot" Pattern Jug
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Mason’s ironstone China jug decorated in the “Elephant’s Foot” pattern, with well-defined dragon
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Vintage 1950’s Mason’s Red “Vista” Ironstone Transferware Pitcher Jug ~ 6”
Located in Naples, FL
. The ironstone material ensures durability and the transferware design adds a touch of elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century English Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Masons Stoneware and Pewter Jug Pitcher
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
A pretty white glazed Mason's stoneware and pewter jug with Chinese Pagoda decoration and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Stone Masonsware and Pewter Pitcher Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
A pretty white pitcher decorated with Chinese figures and a hinged pewter lid. Stamped with makers mark T Booth Hanley.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Masons Stoneware and Pewter Pitcher Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
An attractive lidded Chinese Masons stone pitcher ornately decorated with blue intricate floral motifs of Chinese taste. Hinged with a pewter lid.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Spectacular Collection of 66 Antique Imari Pattern Hydra Jugs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Rare Single-Owner collection of (66) variously sized Ironstone Imari Pattern Hydra Jugs.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Pitchers
Mason's Ironstone "Elephant's Foot" Pattern Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Mason’s Ironstone China jug decorated in the “Elephant’s Foot” pattern, with well defined dragon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Antique Victorian quality masons ironstone jug and bowl set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality masons ironstone jug and bowl set having a quality matching masons
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Quality Masons Ironstone Jug and Bowl Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality masons Ironstone jug and bowl set having a quality shaped jug and bowl
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Japan Basket Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early, decorative Mason's Ironstone Jug or pitcher, made at their Lane Delph factory
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 5.7 in W 6.25 in D 3.8 in
Mason's Rare Graduated Set of Three Jardinière Pattern Imari Ironstone Jugs
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare set three antique Masons ironstone China jugs of graduated size with rounded bulbous
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in School House Pattern, circa 1817
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and rare, ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the School House pattern, made by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Ironstone
H 4.75 in W 5.18 in D 3.05 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Jug or Pitcher in Basket Japan Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, early Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pitchers
Materials
Ironstone
H 5.2 in W 5 in D 4.4 in
c. 1815-30 English "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815-30 Mason's Patent Ironstone China jug, English. Octagonal; hydra handle; Imari Japan
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Circa 1860s "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Large Pitcher or Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860s "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" large octagonal pitcher or jug, English. Blue Pheasant
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
Circa 1813-20 Early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" Jug
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1813-20 early "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" jug, English. Octagonal body; hydra handle
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Ironstone
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Ironstone Jug For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ironstone jug for your home. Each ironstone jug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, ironstone and stoneware. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ironstone jug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ironstone jug, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Mason's Ironstone, Davenport Porcelain and Elsmore & Forster each produced at least one beautiful ironstone jug that is worth considering.
How Much is a Ironstone Jug?
The average selling price for a ironstone jug at 1stDibs is $579, while they’re typically $302 on the low end and $3,185 for the highest priced.
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