A group of Caughley in the 'Temple' pattern
circa 1785-90
transfer-printed in underglaze blue, comprising a sparrow beak milk jug and a tea bowl and saucer, unmarked,
cream jug 8.4cm high and saucer 12cm diameter (3)

The jug is Wright Collection no.769 and was purchased from an American seller on Ebay in 2007. It is a rare, if previously unrecorded, shape with a Chinese shape handle that is smooth rather than ribbed.

The tea bowl and saucer are collection Wright no.510 and were purchased from Peter Wilson's and H&R Cooke.

Literature: See Newsletter May 2016 No.66 p17. Unreeded pieces of Caughley in this pattern are rarer than the standard reeded shapes. This lot was previously sold at these rooms in 2017.

Condition Report

Shallow chip to the rim of the sparrow beak and an X-shaped hairline to the underside of the saucer.

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