An English ornithological pearlware blue and white transfer printed sauce ladle, late 18th / early 19th century, the straight handle with acanthus mount and scroll terminus, decorated to the bowl with a bird amongst reeds and flower and foliage border to the inside rim and handle, 17cm long overallCondition Report: Examined under UV light, revealing heavy crazing to the whole ladle. A couple of firing imperfections to the underside of the bowl and handle.