10-27-201310-27-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2680BBoston
October 27, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Transfer-decorated Liverpool Creamware Jug

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Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2680BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 27, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Transfer-decorated Liverpool Creamware Jug, England, early 19th century, with black transfer decoration with polychrome highlights, one side depicting a British vessel, the reverse depicting a sailor's lady in a small rowboat bidding adieu and waving to a retreating ship, with a verse "Come Box the Compass" and a depiction of a compass and a sailor under the spout, (discoloration, losses to gilt highlights, hairline under the handle),ht. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600


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Keywords

sailor, United Kingdom