Baddeley-Littler Mandarin Man Fishing Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug c1785

A Very Rare Baddeley-Littler sparrow beak cream jug, hand painted in polychrome colours with a Mandarin style pattern, c1780-90.

The jug measures 9.1cm tall by 7.9cm in diameter including the handle.

It displays very well but has had the handle broken and reattached. There is also a chip to the foot. There is no other damage or restoration.

Unmarked

A similar jug was sold at Bonhams along with 2 others

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/11907/lot/216/