03-04-201203-04-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2585BBoston
March 4, 2012 11:00 AMCalender
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Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Admiral Nelson Jug

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$735$600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2585BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 04, 2012 11:00AM

Description:

Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Admiral Nelson Jug, England, early 19th century, pearlware jug with black transfer decoration, one side depicting the bust of "Admiral Lord Nelson" with his famous phrase uttered at the Battle of Trafalgar "England Expects Every Man to do his Duty," the other side with a round reserve depicting the ship with a fort in the background, ht. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

Minor scattered crazing with some light brown stain lines.

Keywords

Nelson Jug, Admiral, United Kingdom