A Chelsea reeded milk jug

A Chelsea reeded milk jug, of flared oval form, with laurel moulded 'C' scroll handle, with scroll thumbpiece, painted in coloured enamels with a spray of flowers and leaves, scattered flowers and a winged insect, brown line rim, the interior painted with a flower, 3 1/4" high, circa 1750-52, stilt marks

See The Billie Pain Collection, Bonhams, London, 26th November 2003, lot 32, for another jug of this rare form, painted by O'Neale

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