2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2022
c. 1800 Federal Period, Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher / Jug, "Washington in Glory, America in Tears" with "Peace, Plenty and Independence" Transfers, Choice Near Mint. This excellent quality Large Size Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher measures 11.5" tall x 5.5" diameter at the base. The Heraldic American Eagle transfer displayed beneath the spout identify this Pitcher as being from the Herculaneum Pottery Company. It was produced for sale sometime soon after General and President George Washington's death in December 1799. One side has a black transfer captioned: "Washington In Glory. America in Tears." There is a inset Portrait of George Washington with birth/death dates below: "Born Feb. 22, 1732, Died Dec. 14, 1799." This design is listed as W.44 on page 207 of "Anglo-American Ceramics Part I" by David & Linda Arman. An American Heraldic Eagle scene highlights the other side, with the inscription "Peace, Plenty and Independence." This is similar to design P.14 on Page 147 of the Arman book. Beneath the spout we find two additional transfers. A quotation referencing Washington: "A man without example, A patriot without reproach," is identified as W.56 on Page 210 of Arman. Below the quotation is a heraldic eagle, design S.12 on page 162. Overall, this Pitcher is in beautiful condition with the transfer dark and well-placed being unusual in its height, being taller than most similar Historical Liverpool Pitchers. Of museum quality and superb for display.
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