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Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer C.1770
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Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer C.1770

18th century
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An unusual Worcester porcelain ewer form milk jug, of pear shape with large flared lip and raised double grooved strap handle. Printed with the Fence pattern with a simple painted line running inside the rim. Those familiar with the pattern will be aware the two flying birds are a fluid feature and can be placed in various positions, and angles, dependent on the shape of the article. In this instance, they are winsomely tucked under the side of the flared spout which is just so charming! Crescent mark to the base, c.1770.

This jug is essentially a miniature version of the water ewers that accompanied wash basins used in bed chambers. I haven't come across another of this shape and size before, clearly designed for table use and cannot find another example documented. Some early cream jugs had a raised spout with pixie ear handle, but were not of this form and were only 3"-3 1/2" high and the standard form for this period was the well known sparrow beak jug.

Reference: Sandon, plate 21 and Zorensky, Spero, plate 658 show examples of the larger 8 3/4" water ewers. Spero, plate 493 is an example of the documented raised spout, pixie handled jugs, showing the clear difference in form from this small ewer.

It measures 13.3cm (5 1/4") high, 13cm (5 1/8") spout to handle and 7.5cm (3") wide across the belly.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear. There is a very short shrinkage line to the side of the handle at the upper terminal. The design has bled slightly during firing in a few places, the right hand side of the main fence image, the trees above the rock in the middle section and the higher of the two birds, but it isn't overly distracting and the rest of the design is nice and clear. The hand painted line inside the rim has clearly bled quite a bit more so.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this First Period Worcester Ewer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233219
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1988
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Description
An unusual Worcester porcelain ewer form milk jug, of pear shape with large flared lip and raised double grooved strap handle. Printed with the Fence pattern with a simple painted line running inside the rim.
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Those familiar with the pattern will be aware the two flying birds are a fluid feature and can be placed in various positions, and angles, dependent on the shape of the article.
The Fancy Fox

In this instance, they are winsomely tucked under the side of the flared spout which is just so charming! Crescent mark to the base, c.1770.

fig 1. An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs.
fig 1. Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer C.1770

This jug is essentially a miniature version of the water ewers that accompanied wash basins used in bed chambers. I haven't come across another of this shape and size before, clearly designed for table use and cannot find another example documented. Some early cream jugs had a raised spout with pixie ear handle, but were not of this form and were only 3"-3 1/2" high and the standard form for this period was the well known sparrow beak jug.

fig 2. An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs.
fig 2. Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer C.1770

Reference: Sandon, plate 21 and Zorensky, Spero, plate 658 show examples of the larger 8 3/4" water ewers. Spero, plate 493 is an example of the documented raised spout, pixie handled jugs, showing the clear difference in form from this small ewer.

fig 3. An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs.
fig 3. Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer C.1770

It measures 13.3cm (5 1/4") high, 13cm (5 1/8") spout to handle and 7.5cm (3") wide across the belly.

In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and minimal handling wear. There is a very short shrinkage line to the side of the handle at the upper terminal. The design has bled slightly during firing in a few places, the right hand side of the main fence image, the trees above the rock in the middle section and the higher of the two birds, but it isn't overly distracting and the rest of the design is nice and clear. The hand painted line inside the rim has clearly bled quite a bit more so.

Height
13.3cm (5.24")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this First Period Worcester Ewer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233219
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1988
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Archive I An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs.

Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer C.1770

Archive II An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View IV
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Archive IX An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View X
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Archive XII An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs. View XIII
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An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs.
Rare Shape Dr Wall / First Period Worcester Porcelain Milk Jug / Water Ewer c.1770
Ref: SA1233219
An 18th-century blue and white Worcester porcelain milk ewer featuring a flared spout, loop handle, and hand-painted floral motifs.
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  • ObjectJugs & Pitchers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glaze
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsFloral motifs, flared spout, loop handle, pedestal foot
  • SizeH 13.3 cm (5 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Georgian period Dr Wall / First Period Worcester porcelain milk jug takes an unusual pear-shaped ewer form with a large flared lip, a raised double-grooved strap handle, and a pedestal foot. The white glazed body is decorated in blue with the Fence pattern, featuring hand-painted floral motifs, rocks, trees, and flying birds tucked under the side of the spout, complemented by a simple painted line running inside the rim. The piece bears a crescent mark to the base and measures 13.3 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. In a modern interior, this milk jug sits well on a sideboard top, dining table, or kitchen dresser as a display piece or for serving milk during tea service. The porcelain construction shows minor production characteristics, including a short shrinkage line to the side of the handle at the upper terminal and some blue design bleeding during firing, particularly along the hand-painted rim line, alongside minimal handling wear.

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First Period Worcester porcelain refers to ceramics manufactured by the Worcester Porcelain Factory between 1751 and 1783 under Dr John Walls leadership. This era is notable for introducing soapstone into the soft-paste porcelain body, creating durable wares resistant to thermal shock.

These jugs were made using a soft-paste porcelain formula incorporating steatite (soapstone) from Cornwall. The cobalt blue decorations were hand-painted or transfer-printed underglaze before a clear lead glaze was applied and fired.

Authentic First Period pieces often feature a distinctive greenish or straw-coloured hue when held to light due to the soapstone content. Look for underglaze blue marks such as the open crescent, shaded crescent, or fretted square on the underside of the base.

Incorporate these historical ceramics into contemporary settings by arranging them on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or inside a glass-fronted cabinet alongside modern neutrals. Grouping various shapes of blue and white wares creates a refined focal point.

Clean soft-paste porcelain by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding immersion for extended periods. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or dishwashers, and protect pieces from sudden temperature shifts.
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