A beautiful Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Mason’s Ironstone “Hydra” Jug by C.J. Mason & Co. of Lane Delph, Staffordshire. Attractively decorated in a typical “Japan” pattern, the handle formed as a serpent, the base with blue printed Maker’s mark reading MASON’S PATENT IRONSTONE CHINA. 

Height ~ 13.30 cm. / 5.25 inches ~ Width ~ 11.40 cm. / 4.50 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 12.70 cm. / 5.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1830