06-04-200606-04-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2322Boston
June 4, 2006 11:00 AMCalender
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Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Creamware Pitcher

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$1,645$1,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2322Location: BostonDate / Time: June 04, 2006 11:00AM

Description:

Transfer-Decorated Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, England, early 19th century, the pitcher with black transfer decoration, one side depicting "Apotheosis Sacred to the Memory of Washington OB 14 Dec. A.D., 1799, AE 68," (with the word "Apotheosis" in white letters on a black banner),the reverse depicting a three-masted ship, a depiction of the seal of the United States is under the spout, the rim, base and handle embellished with gilt swags and foliage, (crack, gilt loss),ht. 10 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

United Kingdom, pitcher , United States