Worcester Fancy Bird and Butterfly Pattern Milk Jug and Cover, C1780-90.

A Worcester porcelain milk jug and cover, hand painted in coloured enamels with a Fancy bird pattern, C1780-90.

The jug measures 9.1cm (3 9/16″) in diameter including the handle, and stands 13.4cm (5 2/8″) high with the cover in place.

The jug and cover display very well. The cover has a small chip to the inner rim and some slight chipping to the flower finial. The jug has damage to the spout which has been restored to a museum standard. There are no cracks to either part.

Marked with a seal mark to the base.