06-08-200806-08-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2412Boston
June 8, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Transfer Decorated Pitcher with Washington and Lafayette

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$770$650
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2412Location: BostonDate / Time: June 08, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Transfer Decorated Pitcher with Washington and Lafayette, early 20th century, pearlware pitcher, one side depicting a bust of George Washington, "The Country's Father," below the inscription "First in War, First in Pa[eace] and First in the Hearts [of His] Fellow Citizens," the reverse showing a bust of Lafayette, "[La]Fayette/The Nations Guest," below the inscription "In Commemoration, of the Visit of Gen'l LaFayette. to the U.S. of America, in the Year 1824," with a spreadwing eagle and American shield inscribed "Republicans Are Not Always Ungrateful," (chips),ht. 7 in.
Estimate $400-600

Two spout chips 1/2 in., 1/2 in. rim chip, three base edge chips, one 1/1 4 in, two 1/2 in. lg. wear and light scratches around body.

Keywords

George Washington, Pitcher with Washington, United States, pearlware pitcher