A rare Baddeley-Littler sparrowbeak polychrome decorated porcelain jug c.1777-85

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A rare Baddeley-Littler sparrowbeak polychrome decorated porcelain jug c.1777-85See our website periodceramicsandantiques. org. We can do better prices on the website, as we are not paying the ebay commission. Description. A rare piece, manufactured in Staffordshire by William Littler. Littler had had a previous, unsuccessful business in West Pans Scotland, itself preceded by a career at Longton Hall and, somewhat amazingly, prior to that, as a saltglaze stoneware potter. Littler is perhaps best remembered for devising the famous

factory) tea pot

In 1851 she had exhibited at the Great Exhibition

during the period before the company started painting flowers in the naturalistic (Meissen-influenced) style

Puce crown and batons over D mark and pattern number 86

contained within twin gilded bands

Attractively moulded

Gilt rim and border decoration

the painting style of which is

Slight glaze losses to the rim and some accumulation of kiln dust to the reverse of the piece

Creamware dessert dishes composed in a formal fashion encouraged the modish aspirations of patrons to display “Com-pleat Table Services

5cm exclusive of hanging ring and 3 cm inclusive of hanging ring

painted with scattered fruit and foliage