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Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique English porcelain sparrow beak jug decorated in blue and white with the fence
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug
Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug

Worcester Early Porcelain Fence Pattern Sparrow Beak Jug

H 3.94 in Dm 2.56 in
Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A small pear-shaped milk jug, with a transfer-printed outline, filled with wet enamels, in the
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763
Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763

H 3 in Dm 3 in
Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made by Richard Bayley
Located in London, GB
an everted reed rim and the cast "sparrow beak" spout displays a drop below. The plain scroll handle
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Antique 1740s English More Dining and Entertaining

Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made by Richard Bayley
Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made by Richard Bayley

Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made by Richard Bayley

H 3.5 in W 3.1 in D 0.1 in
Beer Jug by Richard Comyns 1928 - Classic 'Sparrow Beak' Design - Heavy & Large
By Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
style of a Classic George III Beer jug, with a baluster body, acanthus topped handle, beak spout and
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Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Revival Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beer Jug by Richard Comyns 1928 - Classic 'Sparrow Beak' Design - Heavy & Large
Beer Jug by Richard Comyns 1928 - Classic 'Sparrow Beak' Design - Heavy & Large

Beer Jug by Richard Comyns 1928 - Classic 'Sparrow Beak' Design - Heavy & Large

H 9.65 in W 8.67 in D 6.89 in
George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1742
By Richard Bayley
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made in London in 1742 by Richard Bayley. The Jug
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Antique 18th Century English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver

George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1742
George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1742

George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1742

H 3.5 in W 3.1 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs
By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver cream jugs have a plain baluster sparrow beak style form onto a circular spreading foot. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs
Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs

Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs

H 3.1 in Dm 1.5 in
1920s George II Style Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set
By Pairpoint Brothers 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
spout ornamented with an undulating socket, the sparrow beak spout to the milk jug is ornamented with a
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Vintage 1920s English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1920s George II Style Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set
1920s George II Style Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set

1920s George II Style Sterling Silver Café Au Lait Set

H 10 in Dm 4.6 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service
By Chawner & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necked spout enveloped with further simplified engraved motifs. The sparrow beak cream jug is fitted
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Three Piece Bachelor Tea Service

H 5.2 in W 4 in D 7.4 in

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Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Jug London 1731 George Greenhill Jones
By George Greenhill Jones
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
A highly desirable early George II plain formed baluster sparrow beak cream jug designed with a
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Antique 1730s British George II Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Jug London 1731 George Greenhill Jones
Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Jug London 1731 George Greenhill Jones

Antique George II Sterling Silver Cream Jug London 1731 George Greenhill Jones

H 3 in Dm 2.5 in
Worcester Porcelain Queens Pattern Lidded Sparrow Beak Jug c1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Worceser porcelain Queen's pattern lidded sparrow beak jug Date : c1775 Period : George
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Antique 1770s British George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Queens Pattern Lidded Sparrow Beak Jug c1775
Worcester Porcelain Queens Pattern Lidded Sparrow Beak Jug c1775

Worcester Porcelain Queens Pattern Lidded Sparrow Beak Jug c1775

H 5.4 in Dm 3.75 in
A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1749 by George Campar
Located in London, GB
The Sparrow Beak Jug stands on a slightly domed spreading foot which is decorated with reeding. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1749 by George Campar

A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1749 by George Campar

H 3.5 in W 2.7 in D 2 in
George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1737
By Richard Bayley
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by Richard Bayley. The Jug stands on
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Antique 18th Century English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver

George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1737
George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1737

George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London by Richard Bayley, 1737

H 3.3 in W 2.75 in
First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow-beak Jug, English Ca 1775
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good and early porcelain Worcester sparrow-beak milk jug, decorated in the blue printed
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow-beak Jug, English Ca 1775
First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow-beak Jug, English Ca 1775

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow-beak Jug, English Ca 1775

H 4.75 in W 4.1 in D 3.25 in
CHESTER. A rare George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in Chester in 1740
Located in London, GB
. This piece has a cast "sparrow beak" pouring spout, with drop beneath, and a plain scroll handle, which
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

CHESTER. A rare George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in Chester in 1740

CHESTER. A rare George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in Chester in 1740

A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London by Richard Gosling in 1733
Located in London, GB
baluster in shape and displays a sparrow beak pouring spout and S scroll handle. The Jug is well marked in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London by Richard Gosling in 1733
A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London by Richard Gosling in 1733

A George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London by Richard Gosling in 1733

George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by George Greenhill Jones
Located in London, GB
rises to an everted rim and this example has a "sparrow beak" pouring spout and a scroll handle. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Pitchers

George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by George Greenhill Jones
George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by George Greenhill Jones

George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by George Greenhill Jones

H 3.1 in W 3 in D 1 in
Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by William Justis
Located in London, GB
baluster form and cast "sparrow beak" pouring spout. The Jug has a scroll handle and is engraved in the
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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by William Justis
Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by William Justis

Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by William Justis

H 3.1 in W 2.1 in D 0.1 in
A very fine George II "Sparrow Beak" Jug made in London in 1738 by George Greenh
Located in London, GB
"sparrow beak" spout and displays the fine interior hammer marks from when it was originally raised and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

A very fine George II "Sparrow Beak" Jug made in London in 1738 by George Greenh
A very fine George II "Sparrow Beak" Jug made in London in 1738 by George Greenh

A very fine George II "Sparrow Beak" Jug made in London in 1738 by George Greenh

H 3.5 in W 3.25 in D 0.1 in
A good George early George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1729 by William Fordham
Located in London, GB
body. This piece has a sparrow beak pouring spout and plain scroll handle. The Jug is in excellent
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

A good George early George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1729 by William Fordham
A good George early George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1729 by William Fordham

A good George early George II Sparrow Beak Jug made in London in 1729 by William Fordham

H 3 in Dm 2.4 in
Antique Worcester Blue and Gilt Porcelain Milk Jug and Cover, 18th Century
By Royal Worcester
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique English porcelain sparrow beak jug and cover decorated with a blue and gilded
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Antique Late 18th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Worcester Blue and Gilt Porcelain Milk Jug and Cover, 18th Century
Antique Worcester Blue and Gilt Porcelain Milk Jug and Cover, 18th Century

Antique Worcester Blue and Gilt Porcelain Milk Jug and Cover, 18th Century

H 5.22 in Dm 2.96 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine Chinese export sparrow beak jug decorated in Holland in the 18th century soon after the
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Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

H 4.9 in Dm 3.5 in
Britannia Silver George I Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, London, 1718
Located in Cornwall, GB
A Britannia silver George I sparrow beak cream jug of raised, bulbous circular form, the plain
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Antique 1710s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Britannia Silver George I Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, London, 1718
Britannia Silver George I Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, London, 1718

Britannia Silver George I Sparrow Beak Cream Jug, London, 1718

H 2.56 in Dm 1.97 in
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Milk Jug, Sparrow Beak Style, 1938
By Walter H. Wilson
Located in London, London
in the 'Sparrow beak' style, and is gold plated. The cream jug measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm
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Vintage 1930s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Milk Jug, Sparrow Beak Style, 1938
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Milk Jug, Sparrow Beak Style, 1938

Gold Plated Sterling Silver Cream Jug or Milk Jug, Sparrow Beak Style, 1938

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
George II Sterling Silver Sparrow Beak Water Jug by John Robinson II in 1755
By JOHN ROBINSON II (1727-1773)
Located in London, London
silver water jug, has a baluster shape, a “sparrow beak” spout, reed borders and a scroll handle. The
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Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Sterling Silver Sparrow Beak Water Jug by John Robinson II in 1755
George II Sterling Silver Sparrow Beak Water Jug by John Robinson II in 1755

George II Sterling Silver Sparrow Beak Water Jug by John Robinson II in 1755

H 7.88 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Black Basalt Hot Milk Jug with Engine-Turned Decoration, Mayer, C1790
By Elijah Mayer Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Baluster-shaped jug, with sparrow-beak spout and cover, for hot milk or hot water. The engine
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Black Basalt Hot Milk Jug with Engine-Turned Decoration, Mayer, C1790
Black Basalt Hot Milk Jug with Engine-Turned Decoration, Mayer, C1790

Black Basalt Hot Milk Jug with Engine-Turned Decoration, Mayer, C1790

H 5 in Dm 3 in
Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven
By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter
Located in Glasgow, GB
designed by Geoffrey Baxter. Released in the 1950s, these “sparrow beak” glass jugs quickly became iconic
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven
Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven

Decorative Red Glass Jugs, Geoffrey Baxter Whitefriars c.1950s Set of Seven

H 4.73 in Dm 3.15 in
Sparrow Beak Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
By Bow Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An early, small baluster jug with high foot rim, loop handle and ‘sparrow beak’ lip. Potted in a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sparrow Beak Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
Sparrow Beak Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755

Sparrow Beak Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755

H 3.4 in W 3.4 in D 3 in
Rare, 1728, George 1/11 Sterling Silver, SPARROW BEAK JUG, London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
footed jug with a baluster/ pear shape and a good Sparrow-beak spout lip with a scroll handle. The hand
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Antique Early 18th Century British George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare, 1728, George 1/11 Sterling Silver, SPARROW BEAK JUG, London
Rare, 1728, George 1/11 Sterling Silver, SPARROW BEAK JUG, London

Rare, 1728, George 1/11 Sterling Silver, SPARROW BEAK JUG, London

H 3.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in
First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, English Ca 1770
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine and early porcelain Worcester sparrow-beak milk jug, hand painted in the French
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Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, English Ca 1770
First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, English Ca 1770

First Period Doctor Wall Worcester Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, English Ca 1770

H 3.82 in W 3.2 in D 2.48 in
18th Century, First Period, WORCESTER, Sparrow-beak JUG, Hand Painted, C. 1770
By Dr. John Wall 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a lovely SPARROW-BEAK Milk Jug from the WORCESTER factory, with a loop handle having an
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century, First Period, WORCESTER, Sparrow-beak JUG, Hand Painted, C. 1770
18th Century, First Period, WORCESTER, Sparrow-beak JUG, Hand Painted, C. 1770

18th Century, First Period, WORCESTER, Sparrow-beak JUG, Hand Painted, C. 1770

H 3.88 in W 3.38 in D 2.57 in
Late 18th Century Porcelain Caughley Sparrow-Beak Milk Jug English, Circa 1780
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, soft-paste porcelain, sparrow beak milk jug by the Caughley Porcelain factory
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Late 18th Century Porcelain Caughley Sparrow-Beak Milk Jug English, Circa 1780
Late 18th Century Porcelain Caughley Sparrow-Beak Milk Jug English, Circa 1780

Late 18th Century Porcelain Caughley Sparrow-Beak Milk Jug English, Circa 1780

H 3.75 in W 3.13 in D 2.44 in
18th C. Chinese Porcelain Sparrow-beak Cream Jug Hand painted, Qing Ca. 1730
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese porcelain, hand painted, Sparrow-beak milk or cream jug / pitcher from the early
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

18th C. Chinese Porcelain Sparrow-beak Cream Jug Hand painted, Qing Ca. 1730
18th C. Chinese Porcelain Sparrow-beak Cream Jug Hand painted, Qing Ca. 1730

18th C. Chinese Porcelain Sparrow-beak Cream Jug Hand painted, Qing Ca. 1730

H 4.5 in W 4 in D 3 in
First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Milk Jug in Chinese Family Pattern, Circa 1770
By Dr. John Wall 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare and delightful English, first period or Dr Wall Worcester sparrow beak milk jug with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Milk Jug in Chinese Family Pattern, Circa 1770
First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Milk Jug in Chinese Family Pattern, Circa 1770

First Period Dr. Wall Worcester Milk Jug in Chinese Family Pattern, Circa 1770

H 3.07 in W 3.38 in D 2.38 in
Lowestoft Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, c 1765
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Lowestoft Porcelain sparrow beak jug, c. 1765. The bellied jug, painted in underglaze blue, with
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lowestoft Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, c 1765
Lowestoft Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, c 1765

Lowestoft Porcelain Sparrow Beak Jug, c 1765

H 3.04 in Dm 2.17 in
Late 18th Century Sparrow Beak Liverpool Porcelain Jug
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A small sparrow beak Liverpool porcelain jug. Minor crack damage to the top possibly in the making
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Antique Late 18th Century English Ceramics

Late 18th Century Sparrow Beak Liverpool Porcelain Jug
Late 18th Century Sparrow Beak Liverpool Porcelain Jug

Late 18th Century Sparrow Beak Liverpool Porcelain Jug

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Set of Four Mid-19th Century Copper Measuring Jugs
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A set of four mid-19th century copper measuring jugs with sparrow beak pourers and with brass and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jars

Materials

Copper

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Copper Measuring Jugs

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Copper Measuring Jugs

H 7.5 in W 4.2 in D 0.001 in
Seven 18th Century Sparrow Beak Jugs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Seven 18th century sparrow beak jugs. One Bristol champions, two Lowestoft and four Worcester. With
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Antique Late 18th Century English Ceramics

Seven 18th Century Sparrow Beak Jugs
Seven 18th Century Sparrow Beak Jugs

Seven 18th Century Sparrow Beak Jugs

H 4 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

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Sparrow Beak Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sparrow beak jug for your home. Each sparrow beak jug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. A sparrow beak jug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sparrow beak jug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bow Porcelain and John Robinson II are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sparrow Beak Jug?

Prices for a sparrow beak jug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $258 and can go as high as $7,115, while the average can fetch as much as $2,218.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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