Image Lot Price Description


2193
$1,540.50

GROUP OF TWO AMERICAN HISTORICAL LIVERPOOL JUGS.

1) Jug features a transfer entitled “Washington in Glory, America in Tears”. Transfer shows a portrait of Washington on his tomb with Liberty and American eagle staring at the ground. Other side features a map of the United States with Washington, Liberty, a herald, an early American flag and more. Under the spout is a large oval wreath with initial “JBP” inside. Under the wreath is a small transfer of a spread wing American eagle. 2) Jug features a very desirable transfer of an American ship flying Old Glory with the title beneath “Packet of Boston”. The transfer is polychromatically decorated. Opposite transfer is of the ring of states type featuring a spread wing American eagle surrounded by linked rings with the name of each state written on them. Under the spout is an oval wreath with the name “J.D. Nichoson”. SIZE: 1) 9-1/2″ h x 8-1/2″ at widest. 2) 9-1/3″ h x 8-3/4″ at widest. CONDITION: 1) Has no apparent damage, however, some restoration has taken place. None is apparent on the base, but the foot, spout, rim and lower body of the jug all appear to have had restoration work. The entire jug has been oversprayed, slightly muting the transfers. 2) No visible damage, however extensive repairs are apparent. It is difficult to determine exact extent of restoration however, jug likely suffered from rim chips, foot chips and various cracks to the body, all of which are not visible now. Body of jug has heavy artificial glaze coating that has started to yellow. This is an exceptional jug worthy of being re-restored with modern techniques. 50803-14 (1,600-2,200) – Lot 2193


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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