August Americana
Description:
Transfer-decorated Liverpool Creamware Jug, England, first quarter 19th century, one side depicting a brig with the name Brutus inscribed below, with polychrome accents, the reverse with a bust portrait of Washington surrounded by a chain of fifteen states, below the spout a large wreath is inscribed "C.H. GORTON" in the center, (large crudely repaired crack),ht. 10 in.
Estimate $300-500
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