Rathbone Porcelain Jug Transfer Printed Chinoiserie Pattern Antique c 1825

A very attractive antique English Rathbone porcelain jug or pitcher dating from circa 1825 in the early 19th century, George IV was on the throne when this jug was made. This "Dutch" shaped jug or pitcher is made of porcelain and is transfer printed and hand coloured Chinoiserie design. featuring oriental figures, a vase, a bridge and flowers.

The jug, most probably for milk, has a capacity of just over 1 pint and stands 4 1/4 inches high and has a very unusual printed mark "Porcelain" on the base, within an elaborate scrolled cartouche. The Jug was made by Rathbone of Tunstall Staffordshire England. They operated from 1808 until 1843. See "Rathbone China and Earthenware manufacturers" by Ian Harvey.

The jug is in good antique condition with a star crack to the base - see images - and weighs 312g. A very nice example of George IV or William IV period porcelain.