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A Fine and Rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler C.1815
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A Fine and Rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler C.1815

19th century
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A fine and rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler c.1815. Of classical form, the spout formed from a bird with its wings outstretched, the handle from a serpent, both highlighted in gold, finely painted with a continuous band of summer flowers on a yellow band, all reserved on a cobalt blue ground and a band of neoclassical gilding. 

Script mark in red to the base along with Coventry Street address.

Two examples of similar form rose water sprinkler are illustrated by Henry Sandon, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain (1978), p.162, pl.156

Also see: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/25308/lot/228/a-flight-barr-and-barr-rose-water-sprinkler-and-stopper-circa-1825-30/

Condition: Excellent with just two flea-bite sized chips to the base professionally restored. Flame-form stopper now lacking. 

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Regency Porcelain Rosewater Sprinkler to the Regency era.

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SA1156550
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A fine and rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler c.1815. Of classical form, the spout formed from a bird with its wings outstretched, the handle from a serpent, both highlighted in gold, finely painted with a continuous band of summer flowers on a yellow band, all reserved on a cobalt blue ground and a band of neoclassical gilding. 
fig 1. A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base.
fig 1. A Fine and Rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler C.1815

Script mark in red to the base along with Coventry Street address.

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Two examples of similar form rose water sprinkler are illustrated by Henry Sandon, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain (1978), p.
Fine Antique English Porcelain

162, pl.156

fig 2. A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base.
fig 2. A Fine and Rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler C.1815

Also see: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/25308/lot/228/a-flight-barr-and-barr-rose-water-sprinkler-and-stopper-circa-1825-30/

Condition: Excellent with just two flea-bite sized chips to the base professionally restored. Flame-form stopper now lacking. 

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Fine Antique English Porcelain has dated this Regency Porcelain Rosewater Sprinkler to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156550
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Jonathan purt is a specialist in fine antique english porcelain

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Archive I A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base.

A Fine and Rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler C.1815

Archive II A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base. View II
Archive III A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base. View IV
Archive V A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base. View V
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A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base.
A fine and rare Flight, Barr & Barr, Worcester Porcelain Rose Water Sprinkler c.1815
Ref: SA1156550
A Regency Flight, Barr and Barr Worcester porcelain rose water sprinkler featuring a cobalt blue ground, hand-painted floral band, zoomorphic gilded spout, and loop handle on a square pedestal base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Ceramics
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue
  • MotifsZoomorphic spout, Cobalt blue ground, Botanical enamel painting, Square plinth base
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This Regency porcelain rose water sprinkler stands on a square pedestal base supporting a classical urn body with a flared, scalloped neck. A glossy cobalt blue glaze covers the upper and lower sections, while hand-painted polychrome summer flowers wrap around a central white band. A zoomorphic gilded spout shaped like a bird with outstretched wings balances a loop handle formed from a serpent on the opposite side, both enriched with bright gilding. Neoclassical gilded motifs decorate the shoulder, and a script mark in red appears on the underside alongside a Coventry Street address. The piece measures 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Today, this decorative ceramic object suits display upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or cabinet within a traditional or classic interior. Its small scale allows easy placement in curated collections of antique English porcelain, bringing period elegance and historical interest to a living room, study, or hallway display.

FAQs

Rose water sprinklers were functional and decorative vessels used in the 18th and 19th centuries to distribute perfumed liquids across living quarters. Regency examples often mirrored classical urn shapes, adapted with specialized spouts and handles.

Flight, Barr and Barr produced soft-paste porcelain using china clay, soapstone, and bone ash. Pieces were fired multiple times to set glaze, cobalt grounds, enamelled floral decorations, and burnished gold leaf gilding.

Authentic items from this era frequently feature impressed factory marks such as FBB under a crown or painted red script marks on the base. Look for precise hand-painted enamel detail, heavy gilding, and controlled glaze application characteristic of early 19th-century Worcester production.

Display porcelain vessels on a mantelpiece, console table, or within a glass-fronted cabinet alongside minimalist decor to highlight their detailed artistry. Grouping pieces with similar colour palettes, such as cobalt blue and gold, creates a cohesive decorative statement.

Clean gilded porcelain gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a soft brush to remove dust. Avoid water, liquid detergents, abrasive materials, or chemical cleaners, as moisture and friction can strip delicate gold leaf decoration.
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