Uncommon Philip Christian Bird on a Branch Pattern Helmet Shaped Cream Jug c1765-70

An 18th century Liverpool porcelain cream jug, made by Philip Christian. Hand decorated with the popular Bird on a Branch pattern c1765-70.

The jug measures 9.8cm in diameter including the spout and handle and stands 9.7cm tall.

it is in good display condition. There is a filled chip to the lip with a very fine secured 5.5cm crack running from it.

Unmarked.

Exhibited by Roderick Jellicoe 1993.

Examples of this shape jug can be found on page 252 of Liverpool porcelain 1756-1804 (2nd addition) by Maurice Hillis.