A good early twentieth century ironstone water jug with incised banding. Early ironstone jugs are getting much harder to find these days, and this one is a good early example.

Plain, unadorned ironstone water jugs with clean-lines and simple forms were part of the everyday 19^th and early 20^th century kitchen. Their purity and functionality is as appealing today as it was then; and when used for either water, milk or flowers, or simply amassed as a decorative collection, they make an arresting addition to the modern home.

Year of manufacture: 1900

Origin: England

Material: Ceramic ironstone

Height 16.5cm Diameter 11cm Diameter handle to spout 14cm

Condition: good, with a very fine hairline in the base (see image)

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