American Interest - English creamware jug, circa 1800, possibly Liverpool, printed in black to one side with an obelisk bearing a portrait of George Washington and his dates, beneath black clouds parting to reveal the sun, a maiden and an eagle weeping beside, titled 'Washington in Glory' above and 'America in Tears' below, beneath the spout an American eagle, the reverse with a tavern scene of a couple dancing, titled 'Success to the Brave Tars of America' and 'The Flowing Can' below, 20cm high
Sold for £360
American Interest - English creamware jug, circa 1800, possibly Liverpool, printed in black to one side with an obelisk bearing a portrait of George Washington and his dates, beneath black clouds parting to reveal the sun, a maiden and an eagle weeping beside, titled 'Washington in Glory' above and 'America in Tears' below, beneath the spout an American eagle, the reverse with a tavern scene of a couple dancing, titled 'Success to the Brave Tars of America' and 'The Flowing Can' below, 20cm high
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 9th Mar, 2023
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
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Wednesday 8th March 10am to 5pm