Toilet jug
Masons Ironstone (China Ltd)
Category
Ceramics
Date
circa 1900
Materials
Ironstone
Measurements
280 x 245 x 220 mm; 150 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 607553
Summary
A large toilet jug with an octagonal body, wide lip and a moulded handle. The handle possibly depicts a dragon or a snake. The jug was transfer printed in underglaze blue with 'Two Figures on Bridge Willow' pattern. It has a cell and scroll design border contained in floral reserves. Manufactured by Mason circa 1900.
Provenance
Miss Doreen Hunt collection (No.26). A gift to the National Trust from Miss Doreen Hunt, in May 1991.
Marks and inscriptions
MASON'S IRONSTONE CHINA (below a crown)
Makers and roles
Masons Ironstone (China Ltd) , potter