Pink Lustre Decorated Commemorative 1812 Heroes Jug

Description:

Pink Lustre Decorated Commemorative 1812 Heroes Jug, England, c. 1813, bulbous shape with buff ground and puce transfer prints, one side with depiction of American military heroes showing an American eagle and shield surrounded by a chain of oval links, each containing the name of an American general, two clasped hands above titled Brown below; the reverse with American naval heroes with a full-rigged ship with American flag surrounded by a chain of oval links, each containing the name of an American commodore, two clasped hands above titled Rogers below, under the spout implements of war, ht. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900

Light wear along lustre rim; area of staining to lower body.


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