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Lot 120

A James Pennington sparrow beak jug and a Seth Pennington sparrow beak jug
circa 1775-80

14 April 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

£650 - £800

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A James Pennington sparrow beak jug and a Seth Pennington sparrow beak jug

circa 1775-80
With plain loop handles and upwardly-pointing spouts, the James Pennington jug of stout form, painted in blue with stylised floral sprays below a 'crowsfoot' border, 7.6cm, the Seth Pennington jug of more slender form, printed in blue with a gillyflower, scattered sprigs and a moth, below a 'crowsfoot' border, 7.6cm high (spout restored) (2)

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For related painting to that seen on the James Pennington jug, see the James Pennington toy teabowl and saucer, lot 213 in this sale

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