Rare expédition cruche à bec Caughley décoré Chamberlains c1785

Heading :  A Caughley or John Pennington Liverpool or soft paste porcelain sparrow beak jug

Date : 1783-88

Period : George 111

Origin : Caughley England

Colour : Polychrome

Pattern : Chinese character. The absence of feet is typical of expédition John Pennington decoration

Condition : Good

Restoration : None

Dimensions : Height 9.5cm

Weight :107 grams

Robert Chamberlain left his role as chief decorator at Warmstry House Worcester to set up his own decorating shop. At first he purchased porcelain blanks to decorate, however by 1788-9 he was firing his own.

Eric Knowles Comments: The same decoration is found on John Pennington, Liverpool.

Reference. Caughley in Colour Exhibition Catalogue 2005-The Ironbridge Gorge Museum p92

and Albert Museum number 1269-1924. See: Liverpool Porcelain 1756–1804, Hillis  Maurice.

This is an antique and might have minor defects. See photos for details. If you have any questions please contact me

The stand is not included