2022-01 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/29/2022
c. 1800, Pitcher, “George Washington” Memorial, with Famous Legend Transfer: "First in War / First in Peace / First in Fame / First in Virtue / Born 1732 - Died 1799", Choice Very Fine. Three Transfers decorate this Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, measures 9” tall, England, one side depicting a memorial to Washington listed as W. 45 on page 207 in Arman’s, with famous Inscription from after his sermon reading: “First in War / First in Peace / First in Fame / First in Virtue / Born 1732 Died-1799.” This being surrounded with the names of the original Thirteen States (Kentucky is substituted for Rhode Island, Kentucky officially became the fifteenth State in the Union on June 1, 1792.). The reverse side transfer depicting an “agrarian” farm scene titled, "The MOWER." (not listed in Arman). The third transfer is of the impressive official Great Seal of the United States, listed as S.22 on page 165 of Arman, which is located under the spout. A historically important, rarely encountered Liverpool Creamware Pitcher ready for display.
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