British & Continental Ceramics & Glass - 22nd October 2026

Lot 1172

A CHAMPION'S BRISTOL SPARROW BEAK JUG

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £533

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Description

A CHAMPION'S BRISTOL SPARROW BEAK JUG

C.1780

painted with polychrome flower sprays, crossed swords marks, with a dot between the hilts, together with an English porcelain sparrow beak jug, Bristol or Plymouth, c.1770, polychrome painted with a large floral spray to include a tulip and other floral sprigs, strap handle

16.8cm high (max)

Provenance

Bristol jug - Woolley and Wallis, English & European Ceramics & Glass, 31st May 2007, lot 439.

Bristol or Plymouth jug - Bought from B & T Thorn, Budleigh Salterton where described as Plymouth c.1770.