Rare First Period Worcester the Rose & Grape Sprays Cabbage Mask Jug C.1775

Large first period Worcester mask/cabbage jug in the printed pattern The Rose and Grape Sprays, c.1770-75. According to "Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790", this pattern is only found on a specific ovoid vase although I have seen an example of a baluster mug with this pattern so it has been produced clearly very rarely on some other pieces such as this lovely jug. The upper border around the neck comes from the Pine Cone pattern group. The body is classically moulded with cabbage leaf effect and a Bacchus type gentleman's face forms the mask at the spout.

It measures 23.5cm (9 1/4") high 15cm (6") wide and 19cm (7 1/2") spout to handle. Marked with crescent to the base. Condition is very good; there are a couple of small fritted chips to the spout but nothing significant and no other damage or restoration.

Reference - Worcester Blue & White Porcelain 1751-1790, Branyon, French and Sandon, page 338, plate II.C.16 and page 332, plate II.C.11

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