In the Victorian period, ironstone pottery was developed in the Staffordshire potteries, it was introduced as a more economical alternative to porcelain. 
 
This is a lovely example of a large ironstone jug, decorated with a sponge ware design, which was literaly as it says, dipping a sponge into the glaze and making a design around the objects, this became a very popular style of decorating in the middle of the Victorian period.
 
Condition is very good
 
Dmensions: 27cm high x 20cm