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Lot 140

A Worcester sparrow beak jug
circa 1754-55

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

Sold for £1,920 inc. premium

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A Worcester sparrow beak jug

circa 1754-55
Of small size with a grooved handle, turned foot and slightly upward-pointing spout, transfer-printed in black and coloured with the 'Red Bull' pattern, the rim edged with a single black line, 7.3cm high (tiny chip to spout)

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The 'Red Bull' pattern is based upon a Chinese famille rose original and was issued at Worcester around 1754, being reissued in around 1758-65

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