GROUP OF TWO HISTORICAL JUGS.

1) Liverpool style jug. A scarce transfer of Commodore Preble adorns one side. Transfer features a well known portrait of Preble in the center surrounded by an American flag, arms an Indian and a herald. The other transfer is entitled “Commodore Preble’s Squadron Attacking the City of Tripoli Aug 3 1804” and features a large transfer of Preble’s ships bombarding the fort at Tripoli. There is a lengthy 5-line transfer describing Preble’s squadron and its actions in Tripoli. Under the spout is the well-known transfer of an American eagle with the words “Herculaneum, Pottery Liverpool”. There appears to be remnants of gold highlights around spout. 2) Later jug with pearlware body. Jug features a black overglaze decoration of a spread wing American eagle on one side and ship flying the British flag on the other. Under the spout is a shoreline scene of a woman embracing a sailor. SIZE: 1) 8-1/3″ h x 8-1/2″ at widest. 2) 7-/2″ h x 9-3/4″ at widest. CONDITION: 1) Unrestored but generally stained to a tan color. There are numerous small chips around foot. Spout has small chip on side. 2) Jug has been restored. Restoration includes extensive work on the lip and handle of the jug. There is also restoration to the rim that includes a significant chip. There is further damage that has not been restored including numerous tight cracks in the base and one extending 5″ into the body of the jug. 50803-10 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2238

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

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2238	$1,303.50	GROUP OF TWO HISTORICAL JUGS. 1) Liverpool style jug. A scarce transfer of Commodore Preble adorns one side. Transfer features a well known portrait of Preble in the center surrounded by an American flag, arms an Indian and a herald. The other transfer is entitled “Commodore Preble’s Squadron Attacking the City of Tripoli Aug 3 1804” and features a large transfer of Preble’s ships bombarding the fort at Tripoli. There is a lengthy 5-line transfer describing Preble’s squadron and its actions in Tripoli. Under the spout is the well-known transfer of an American eagle with the words “Herculaneum, Pottery Liverpool”. There appears to be remnants of gold highlights around spout. 2) Later jug with pearlware body. Jug features a black overglaze decoration of a spread wing American eagle on one side and ship flying the British flag on the other. Under the spout is a shoreline scene of a woman embracing a sailor. SIZE: 1) 8-1/3″ h x 8-1/2″ at widest. 2) 7-/2″ h x 9-3/4″ at widest. CONDITION: 1) Unrestored but generally stained to a tan color. There are numerous small chips around foot. Spout has small chip on side. 2) Jug has been restored. Restoration includes extensive work on the lip and handle of the jug. There is also restoration to the rim that includes a significant chip. There is further damage that has not been restored including numerous tight cracks in the base and one extending 5″ into the body of the jug. 50803-10 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2238 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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GROUP OF TWO HISTORICAL JUGS.