{"product_id":"vintage-mason-s-ironstone-brown-velvet-hydra-jug-5-5-hand-painted","title":"Vintage Mason’s Ironstone Brown Velvet Hydra Jug – 5.5\" Hand Painted","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"580\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eMason’s Ironstone Hydra jug in the Brown Velvet pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in England and decorated with a wonderfully rich combination of chocolate brown, warm ochre, muted green and gold.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eThe distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eHydra form\u003c\/strong\u003e features a faceted body, sweeping handle and dramatic shaped rim, all finished with gilt detailing. The floral and scrolling decoration continues around the body and rim, giving the jug plenty of interest from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eThe base carries the \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eMason’s Ironstone – Made in England – Brown Velvet – Printed and Hand Painted\u003c\/strong\u003e backstamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eThe Brown Velvet pattern was produced over a long period. Importantly, the particular backstamp on yours corresponds with later Brown Velvet production: an established transferware archive documents Brown Velvet pieces carrying the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e“Printed and Hand Painted”\u003c\/strong\u003e wording as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003ec.1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e. I would therefore date yours to approximately the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than the 1930s dates sometimes attached to Brown Velvet online. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1380\" data-content-reference-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mason’s\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Velvet\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydra Jug\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.5 inches \/ 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ironstone pottery\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed and hand painted\u003cbr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, brown, ochre, green \u0026amp; gold\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eApproximate period:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1980s\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-owned vintage condition with expected signs of age and previous use. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mason's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55171147366743,"sku":null,"price":10.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/2521\/1223\/files\/Vintage_Mason_s_Ironstone_Brown_Velvet_Hydra_Jug_5.5_Hand_Painted.png?v=1790439201","url":"https:\/\/katiesvintagecorner.com\/products\/vintage-mason-s-ironstone-brown-velvet-hydra-jug-5-5-hand-painted","provider":"KatiesVintageCorner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}