Discovery
Description:
Millington, Astbury and Poulson Molded Ellsworth Commemorative Ironstone Pitcher, Trenton, New Jersey, late 19th century, depicting the death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth on observe, and a molded relief of an eagle with snake in mouth, with "Union and the Constitution" impressed on reverse, stamped "M H P Trenton NJ" on bottom, ht. 8 1/2, wd. 9, dp. 8 in.
Estimate $200-250
dirtiness as well as some crazing, most notably towards the base
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