Auction: Sale #2128 - 2128Location: BoltonDate / Time: February 24, 2002 10:00AM
Description:
Liverpool Creamware Jug, England, early 19th century, black transfer printed "L'INSURGENT AND CONSTELLATION," February 10, 1799 (McCauley 105),depicting a naval battle with the American frigate on the left and French frigate on the right, with an inscription beneath; reverse "Shipbuilding" (McCauley 193),beneath the spout an oval wreath, inscribed "SUCCESS TO THE WOODEN WALLS OF AMERICA," (imperfections),ht. 8 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000