A small and lovely Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Stone China Jug by Davenports of Longport, Staffordshire, { 1793 - 1887 }. Of panelled octagonal form, the shape, known as "Hydra" was first introduced by G.M. & C.J. Mason, circa 1813. This example decorated in a sparkling Imari palette of iron red and cobalt blue heightened with gilding, the attractive green handle modelled as a serpent's tail. The underside with printed Maker's Mark of the period, { Godden Mark No. 1183 } depicting an anchor within a cartouche formed of DAVENPORT and STONE CHINA, as used from c. 1805 to 1820 ~ Masons introduced their Patent Ironstone China in 1813, but, according to Geoffrey Godden, { Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares ~ A.C.C. Woodbridge 1980 }, within a few years, descriptions such as "Ironstone China" and "Stone China" were taken up by other rival manufacturers
Height ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.94 inches ~ Width ~ 8.50 cm. / 3.35 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 10.00 cm. / 3.94 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1820
Order No. SA1219180
Date of Sale ~ 15 June 2026
Destination ~ New Zealand
