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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Pattern Sparrow Beak Milk / Cream Jug C.1775
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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Pattern Sparrow Beak Milk / Cream Jug C.1775

18th century
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Description

A fine Worcester porcelain milk jug of baluster shape with grooved handle and printed with the "fisherman" pattern and a cell border to the inside of the rim. Pseudo Chinese disguised numeral mark to the base. c.1775.

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") high, 6.5cm (2 1/2") wide and 8cm (3 1/8") handle to spout.

Condition is excellent: there is a nibble to the upper surface of the very tip of the spout. No other damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.

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The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug to the 18th Century.

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A fine Worcester porcelain milk jug of baluster shape with grooved handle and printed with the "fisherman" pattern and a cell border to the inside of the rim. Pseudo Chinese disguised numeral mark to the base. c.1775.
fig 1. A Georgian First Period Worcester porcelain sparrow beak milk jug decorated with a cobalt blue underglaze fisherman pattern.
fig 1. First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Pattern Sparrow Beak Milk / Cream Jug C.1775

It measures 9cm (3 1/2") high, 6.5cm (2 1/2") wide and 8cm (3 1/8") handle to spout.

Condition is excellent: there is a nibble to the upper surface of the very tip of the spout. No other damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this Worcester Sparrow Beak Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212083
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RA1099
The Fancy Fox
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Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

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First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Pattern Sparrow Beak Milk / Cream Jug c.1775

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A Georgian First Period Worcester porcelain sparrow beak milk jug decorated with a cobalt blue underglaze fisherman pattern.
First Period Worcester Porcelain Fisherman Pattern Sparrow Beak Milk / Cream Jug c.1775
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A Georgian First Period Worcester porcelain sparrow beak milk jug decorated with a cobalt blue underglaze fisherman pattern.
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First Period Worcester porcelain refers to ceramics produced by the Worcester factory between its founding in 1751 and 1783, a period strongly associated with Dr John Wall. This era is notable for incorporating soapstone into the soft-paste porcelain body, producing durable wares often decorated with underglaze blue oriental patterns.

Eighteenth-century Worcester porcelain was made using a soft-paste body enriched with steatite, or soapstone, sourced from Cornwall. This material rendered the vessels resistant to thermal shock from hot liquids and allowed for fine decoration using blue cobalt oxide glazes.

Authentic pieces frequently exhibit underglaze blue factory marks on the base, such as the open crescent or fretted square. Examination under light reveals a characteristic greenish translucency in the paste, alongside precise hand-painted or transfer-printed decoration typical of the period.

Georgian blue and white porcelain can be displayed individually on a contemporary sideboard, curated inside a glass display cabinet, or arranged along a mantelpiece. The classic blue and white palette pairs effectively with natural timber surfaces and neutral modern backdrops.

Wash soft-paste porcelain carefully by hand using warm water and a mild non-abrasive detergent, avoiding immersion if cracks or repairs exist. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth and store away from extreme temperature shifts and direct sunlight.
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