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A Worcester Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, 18th Century, Baluster Form with Grooved Loop Handle,
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A Worcester Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, 18th Century, Baluster Form with Grooved Loop Handle,

18th century
Sold 20 January 2026 · Lee Sherman Antiques
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A Worcester sparrow beak cream jug

late 18th century, baluster form with grooved loop handle, exterior decorated with hand-painted polychrome Oriental figures in a garden setting, on a raised circular foot, 8.5 cm in height, no cracks, chips or restoration. Very tactile, a fine example worthy of the finest collection.

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8.5cm (3.35")
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Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug to the 18th Century.

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SA1188852
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A Worcester sparrow beak cream jug
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late 18th century, baluster form with grooved loop handle, exterior decorated with hand-painted polychrome Oriental figures in a garden setting, on a raised circular foot, 8.
Lee Sherman Antiques

5 cm in height, no cracks, chips or restoration. Very tactile, a fine example worthy of the finest collection.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1188852
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Archive I An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Worcester Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, 18th Century, Baluster Form with Grooved Loop Handle,

Archive II An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage. View XI
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An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage.
A Worcester sparrow beak cream jug, 18th century, baluster form with grooved loop handle,
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An 18th-century Worcester porcelain sparrow beak cream jug of baluster form, hand-painted with polychrome enamel figures and foliage.
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  • ObjectCream Jugs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsBaluster form, Grooved loop handle, Hand-painted enamel figures, Pinched bird-beak spout
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in)

A sparrow beak jug is a small porcelain cream jug featuring a distinctive, pinched pouring spout resembling a birds beak, produced by factories such as Worcester during the 18th century.

These pieces were typically crafted from soft-paste porcelain, combining clay, feldspar, and glass frit, then hand-painted with enamel colours and fired in a kiln.

Authentication involves examining the paste under ultraviolet light, checking for underglaze or painted marks, inspecting potting irregularities, and noting hand-painted enamel characteristics typical of the period.

Antique porcelain can be displayed on open shelving, within glass-fronted cabinets, or used singly as a small vase for short-stemmed florals to add historical texture to a room.

Antique porcelain should be washed by hand in lukewarm water using a mild, non-ionic detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges, ultrasonic cleaners, and immersion if any old repairs are present.
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