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Sparrow Beak Jug

18thC Chinese Sparrow Beak Jug Porcelain Hand Painted Famille Rose, Ca 1775
18thC Chinese Sparrow Beak Jug Porcelain Hand Painted Famille Rose, Ca 1775

18thC Chinese Sparrow Beak Jug Porcelain Hand Painted Famille Rose, Ca 1775

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The rim of the Sparrow-beak jug has a border pattern below the rim in some of the same colours.

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in London, GB

The baluster shaped body rises to an everted reed rim and the cast "sparrow beak" spout displays a drop below. The plain scroll handle is engraved with a set of initials and the base...

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Antique 1740s English More Dining and Entertaining

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

By Richard Comyns

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Richard Comyns, this fantastic sterling silver water jug is in the style of a Classic George III Beer jug, with a baluster body, acanthus topped handl...

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Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Revival Pitchers

Materials

Sterling 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

By Richard Bayley

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Cream Jug Made in London in 1742 by Richard Bayley.

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Antique 18th Century English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs by Wakely & Wheeler, 1895
Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs by Wakely & Wheeler, 1895

Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jugs by Wakely & Wheeler, 1895

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These impressive antique Victorian sterling silver cream jugs have a plain baluster sparrow beak style form onto a circular spreading foot.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

First Period Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Covered Milk Jug Circa 1775 This
First Period Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Covered Milk Jug Circa 1775 This

First Period Worcester Queen Charlotte Pattern Covered Milk Jug Circa 1775 This

Located in Downingtown, PA

First Period Worcester Porcelain Covered Milk Jug, Queen Charlotte Pattern Circa 1775 This First Period Worcester sparrow beak milk jug is painted with a handsome variation of the Q...

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Antique 1770s Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set by Pairpoint Brothers
Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set by Pairpoint Brothers

Antique Sterling Silver Cafe Au Lait Set by Pairpoint Brothers

By Pairpoint Brothers 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The coffee pot features an exceptional cast silver swan necked spout ornamented with an undulating socket, the sparrow beak spout to the milk jug is ornamented with a decorative leaf...

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Vintage 1920s English George II Tea Sets

Materials

Silver, 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

By Chawner & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The impressive antique teapot has a swan necked spout enveloped with further simplified engraved motifs. The sparrow beak cream jug is fitted with a cast sterling silver C scroll ...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Sparrow-Beaked Jug, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Catalogue Entry: Of small pear shape on a high footrim; sparrow beak lip and simple loop handle. The body transfer outlined en-suite to Colection #239 in brown and painted in a soft...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 delightful double scroll handle.

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Antique 1730s British George II Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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 III Marks : Pseudo fret square Origin : Worcester, England Colour : Polychrome Patt...

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Antique 1770s British George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in London, GB

The Sparrow Beak Jug stands on a slightly domed spreading foot which is decorated with reeding.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Pitchers

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

By Richard Bayley

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine George II Sparrow Beak Jug Made in London in 1737 by Richard Bayley.

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Antique 18th Century English George II Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

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 "Bandstand" pattern and made in Worcester's First, Doctor Wall period, circa 1770-17...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in London, GB

This piece has a cast "sparrow beak" pouring spout, with drop beneath, and a plain scroll handle, which is engraved with contemporary initials.

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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

Located in London, GB

The main body is baluster in shape and displays a sparrow beak pouring spout and S scroll handle. The Jug is well marked in the foot and is also engraved with various sets of contemp...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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

Located in London, GB

The baluster shaped body rises to an everted rim and this example has a "sparrow beak" pouring spout and a scroll handle. The base displays a good set of hallmarks and a set of conte...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Pitchers

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

Located in London, GB

The main body has a bellied baluster form and cast "sparrow beak" pouring spout. The Jug has a scroll handle and is engraved in the foot with a set of initials.

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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

Located in London, GB

The main body has an unusual bellied body which rises to a slender neck, with everted rim. The jug has a scroll handle and cast "sparrow beak" spout and displays the fine interior ha...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

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

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 stripe design.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

Antique Chinese Porcelain Jug

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H 4.9 in Dm 3.5 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 porcelain was imported from China.

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Pitchers

Materials

Porcelain

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

Located in Cornwall, GB

A Britannia silver George I sparrow beak cream jug of raised, bulbous circular form, the plain sparrow beak spout rising from the body with a drop decoration.

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Antique 1710s English George III Sterling Silver

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

By Walter H. Wilson

Located in London, London

., this handsome, Sterling Silver Cream Jug, is in the 'Sparrow beak' style, and is gold plated.

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Vintage 1930s English Tableware

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

By JOHN ROBINSON II (1727-1773)

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1755 by John Robinson II, this fine quality, George II, antique, sterling silver water jug, has a baluster shape, a “sparrow beak” spout, reed borders and a s...

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Antique 1750s English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

By Whitefriars, Geoffrey Baxter

Located in Glasgow, GB

Released in the 1950s, these “sparrow beak” glass jugs quickly became iconic pieces of decorative glassware in Britain, admired for their deep ruby red hue and striking silhouette.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

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

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Humphrey Payne was registered as a silversmith in London from June 1720. This is a footed jug with a baluster/ pear shape and a good Sparrow-beak spout lip with a scroll handle.

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Antique Early 18th Century British George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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 style and made in Worcester's First, Doctor Wall period, circa 1770-1780.

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Ceramics

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

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 outer groove.

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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

By Caughley Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare, soft-paste porcelain, sparrow beak milk jug by the Caughley Porcelain factory, Shropshire, England.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Porcelain

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

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The jug is pear shaped with a Sparrow beak spout and very nice entwined simulated rope handle.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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

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 a loop handle, made of porcelain dating to the 18th century, circa 1770.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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 Chinese buildings on islands, in a river.

Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Set of Four Mid-19th Century Copper Measuring Jugs

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 ebonized fruitwood handles.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jars

Materials

Copper

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

By Elijah Mayer Pottery

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Baluster-shaped jug, with sparrow-beak spout and cover, for hot milk or hot water.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

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

Seven 18th Century Sparrow Beak Jugs

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H 4 in W 3 in D 2.5 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.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Ceramics

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

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.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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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.

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