Mason's Patent Ironstone Jug — "Double Landscape" / Chinoiserie pattern, c. 1840

A rare and highly collectible Victorian jug in heavy English ironstone, decorated with the historic "Double Landscape" pattern. Produced by the renowned manufacturer Mason's Patent Ironstone China, it features an elegant, organically inspired molded handle.

Description

We present a superb showpiece from the British Victorian era, manufactured by the iconic Mason's Patent Ironstone China around 1840.

This model embodies the brand's mastery in creating transferware pottery inspired by oriental export porcelain. The bulbous body displays the "Double Landscape" pattern, characterized by an enveloping representation of Asian landscapes with stylized trees, pagodas, and bridges, executed underglaze in a rich palette of ocher tones, iron orange, gray, and cobalt blue accents.

The wide mouth is framed by a beautiful decorative band, inside and out, with chrysanthemums and white daisies on a textured background. Its elevated anatomical handle stands out, featuring a textured thumb spur and ending in an elegant flourish. A striking piece with the robustness and vitreous brilliance typical of original Patent Ironstone.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Mason's Patent Ironstone China (Staffordshire, England)
• Model / Pattern: Double Landscape / Chinoiserie
• Type: Victorian water / milk jug (Fenton shape variant)
• Material: Heavy fine earthenware (Ironstone)
• Period: 19th Century (c. 1840)
• Condition: Very good condition for its exceptional age. Shows typical and charming crazing (network of decorative micro-cracks under the glaze) and slight patina of use, without structural repairs or fractures.

Shipping and Delivery Conditions

Available for collection in Porto. National and international shipping with professional high-security packaging (double box and thermal/bubble insulation). Shipping costs calculated at checkout.