A Worcester porcelain blue and white cream boat
circa 1770, of dolphin ewer type, the rococo shell-moulded helmet-shaped jug on a pedestal foot with a lamprey handle and a pair of entwined dolphins to the spout, painted with floral sprays and small sprigs below a 'crowsfoot' border inside the rim, unmarked, 11cm high

For a similar example, see Bonhams, 'The Zorensky Collection of Worcester Porcelain, Part 2', Lot 313.

Condition Report
The foot rim is heavily stained and there is further staining to the base of the handle, alongside a firing crack to the dolphin. Please see the additional images.

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