A documentary Spode New Shape French jar, with two scroll handles, finely painted in coloured enamels by Oldfield, with 'The Task', the reverse decorated in gilt with cornucopia, baskets and eagles, on round base, 16cm high (6 1/4"), signed Oldfield, script mark in red beneath and inscribed' A tatter'd apron hides, worn as a cloak and handly hides a gown more tatter'ed still - Hate is crown'd', circa 1820-25 (area of rim lacking, area of rim restored)