ENGLISH COPPER LUSTRE CERAMIC JUGS/PITCHERS, LOT OF FOUR, comprising a hydra form example with elaborate peach, blue, and gilt floral decorations, having printed crown mark "MASON'S / PATENT IRONSTONE / CHINA / ENGLAND", two examples featuring relief polychrome hand-painted decorations including one with floral motif and molded mask spout, and one depicting cherubs and a goat, and one featuring polychrome hand-painted floral design to neck and rim. G. M. & C. J. Mason, Lane Delph/Fenton, England; and others. First half 19th century. 6 7/8" HOA.
Three undamaged, except some having very minor usage wear; relief floral example with hairline to lower body.
Literature: Mason's example parallels form in Godden - Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares p. 165, pl. 243 left.
Provenance: From the Robert Sears and late Harold Tither III collection, Somers, CT.

Three undamaged, except some having very minor usage wear; relief floral example with hairline to lower body.