$1,541
Historical Blue Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Washington/Lafayette Jug, R. Hall & Sons, England, second quarter 19th century, pearlware jug with simulated bamboo handle and floral rim borders, one side depicting a bust of Washington with inscriptions: "WASHINGTON/ HIS COUNTRYS FATHER/FIRST IN WAR FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS FELLOW CITIZENS," the other side depicting a bust of Lafayette with inscriptions: "[LA]FAYETTE/THE NATIONS GUEST/IN COMMEORATION OF THE VISIT OF GEN. LA FAYETTE, TO THE U.S. OF AMERICA, IN THE YEAR 1824," under the spout decorated with an American eagle and shield, with inscription "REPUBLICANS ARE NOT Always UNGRATEFUL," with "Rt. Hall & Son" below, (glaze losses on sides of handle and spout), ht. 6 5/8 in. This is an original early 19th century Staffordshire pottery pitcher, the design was faked in black transfer in the early 20th century.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-03-06
