$2,350
Two Historic Transfer Decorated Staffordshire Jugs, England, early 19th century, the first yellow glazed with black printed round reserves, obverse and reverse inscribed "PEACE PLENTY" and "INDEPENDENCE," the design depicts a star and entwined ribbon wreath with names of Boston and ten states, surmounted by a large eagle and American flag, flanked by allegorical figures of Peace to the right and Plenty to the left, beneath the spout, a reserve inscribed "PEACE and PROSPERITY to AMERICA," the jug with silver lustre highlights; the second of pearlware with an American eagle beneath the spout and inscribed with a Jefferson quote, reserves on each side depicting a cherub among clouds, the jug with silver lustre decoration, (imperfections), ht. 6 3/4, 8 in., respectively. Provenance: The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University, Edward and Bertha Rose Collection of Ceramics. Sold to benefit the acquisition fund.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-06-09
