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18th Century Worcester Floral Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug
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18th Century Worcester Floral Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug

18th century
For Sale by DLS Antiques
Description

A very attractive late 18th Century Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug.

Beautifully painted with a comprehensive range of floral designs.

In very good condition with no cracks or restoration and with only a tiny nibble at the tip of the spout as shown in the photographs.

A delightful example.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

DLS Antiques has dated this Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug to the 18th Century.

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SA1185215
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2410
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Description
A very attractive late 18th Century Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug.

Beautifully painted with a comprehensive range of floral designs.

“
In very good condition with no cracks or restoration and with only a tiny nibble at the tip of the spout as shown in the photographs.
DLS Antiques

A delightful example.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

DLS Antiques has dated this Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185215
Dealers Internal Ref
2410
DLS Antiques
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Fine antique porcelain and pottery

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An 18th-century white soft-paste porcelain sparrow beak jug with hand-painted pink floral motifs, green foliage, and a short pointed spout.
18th Century Worcester Floral Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug
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An 18th-century white soft-paste porcelain sparrow beak jug with hand-painted pink floral motifs, green foliage, and a short pointed spout.
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A sparrow beak jug is a small porcelain or earthenware cream pitcher characterised by a short, pointed spout resembling a birds beak, popularised in 18th-century English ceramics.

First Period Worcester porcelain utilised a soft-paste body containing soaprock (steatite), which imparted durability, thermal resistance, and a translucent quality under light.

Authentic pieces often feature foot rims showing glaze shrinkage, a greenish or greyish tone when held to light, and hand-painted enamel details or underglaze blue factory marks.

Small antique jugs serve well as decorative accents on open kitchen shelving, console display trays, or grouped alongside complementary period ceramics in a cabinet.

Wash by hand using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives, dishwashers, or prolonged soaking, to protect overglaze enamels.
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