A large Worcester 'Dutch' jug, circa 1756-58

of bulbous moulded form with overlapping cabbage leaves, the fluted neck with a band of leaves at the rim, painted in blue in the 'Cabbage-Leaf Jug Floral' pattern, blue crossed swords mark,

In generally good condition. Some slightly extending firing cracks around top terminal of handle only.
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