Royal Worcester porcelain jug
Object No. 2005/201/66
In 1953, Sydney collector, Annie Maria Gillies, bequeathed around 100 decorative art objects to the Vaucluse Park Trust, which later became part of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. In 1998, the Trust transferred this collection to the Powerhouse Museum. The greater part of this collection consists of around 80 examples of English porcelain dating from the mid eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. These items represent the strength of the English porcelain industry, including the vast market for objects with rococo and neoclassical motifs as well as Asian-inspired designs and forms. Worcester, Chelsea, Derby, Bow and Spode were some of the largest and most successful factories operating in England at this time, and their work is well-represented in this collection.
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Summary
Object Statement
Jug, porcelain, made by Worcester Porcelains, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, c. 1765-1770
Physical Description
A small white porcelain jug, the body moulded to resemble a cabbage head with a wide spout surmounted by a mask in relief. The c-shaped handle is attached top and bottom to scrolls. Blue on white sprays of flowers with butterflies are scattered over the jug.
DIMENSIONS
Height
230 mm
Width
185 mm
Diameter
150 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
Dutch jug pattern, Worcester, England. [see illustration p.25 Dictionary Worcester Porcelain, vol 1 1751-1851] Worcester, England,1765-1770.
HISTORY
Notes
Part of the Annie Marie Gillies collection transferred from the Historic Houses Trust in 1998.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Bequest of Annie Maria Gillies 1953, transferred from the Historic Houses Trust of NSW 1998
Acquisition Date
16 September 2005
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