Early officiel Worcester Porcelain Famille Rose Sparrow Beak Cream Jug c.1770

An early Worcester porcelain sparrow-beak cream jug beautifully painted in famille rose style with sprays of colourful flowers, circa 1770. The inner rim has a pink scale, feather-edge border. Gilt rim and grooved loop handle.

Unmarked.

Height9.5 cm/3.74” at spout.

Condition:good display condition, with no damage or restoration but with a faint hairline from the upper handle terminal, this visible to the right of the handle, not visible inside the jug. The gilt rim is worn in places but the enamels are in lovely bright condition.

Reference: The Zorensky Collection of Worcester Porcelain, Part 1 of the Bonhams Sale on 16 March 2004, Lot 85, page 37, shows a similarly decorated sparrow beak jug.