This Chinese export porcelain helmet form jug with cobalt blue decoration was made in the style of an 18th century silver creamer.
Jug measures 4-2/4″ high and has a monochromatic floral design enameled on the front.
The replaced handle was recycled from a silver spoon by a jeweler, most likely in the early 1800’s.
The remains of early hallmarks can be seen on the inside of the handle.
This “perfect” example shown below has its original handle intact.
Photo courtesy of Eldred’s
Tags: blue & white, Chinese, silver