Sunderland Pink Lustre Commemorative Black Transfer-printed Jug

Description:

Sunderland Pink Lustre Commemorative Black Transfer-printed Jug, England, early 19th century, marked "J. Phillips, Hylton Pottery," bulbous shape overglaze polychrome decorated, one side with mourning the loss of Nelson, the reverse a South View of the Iron Bridge, a verse below the spout "Have communion with few, Be familiar with one; Deal Justly to all, Speak evil of none.," ht. 8 3/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

1" rim hairline; glaze wear along lip of spout; 1" footrim chip.


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