$770
War of 1812 Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Pitcher, England, early 19th century, creamware pitcher, one side depicting a bust of Captain Isaac Hull of the U. S.S. Constitution, the reverse showing Captain Jones of the frigate HMS Guerriere, with an American eagle and shield below the spout, and pink lustre borders, (repaired), ht. 6 1/2 in. Note: The figures on this jug commemorate a War of 1812 battle in which the U.S.S. Constitution, defeated the HMS Guerriere, in August of 1812. Repaired area below spout with some repaint to eagle and shield, and to edges of transfer portraits, background of body repainted to eagle and about 1/3 into portrait motifs.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-03-04
