Image Lot Price Description


2289
$1,303.50

GROUP OF THREE NAUTICAL MOTIF LIVERPOOL JUGS.

1) Features a transfer of an American war ship on one side flying the American flag. With a transfer featuring Washington on the other. Washington transfer has a central portrait with Liberty and Justice on either side and a ribbon surrounding the portrait bearing the names of all the states. The last state included is Kentucky. Transfer under the spout of a wreath with the letters “ML” inside. There are also two transfers of flowers around the base. 2) One transfer is entitled “The Sailor’s Return” and features a long absent sailor returning to his wife. A poem on the other side reads ” He hastes unto his native shore where dwells sweet joy and rest his lovely Susan’s smiles implore to crown & make is blessed Now all his toils & dangers past and Susan’s love remains. The honest tar is blessed at last her smile’s reward is pains.” Under the spout is a small grapevine transfer. 3) This interesting jug has several desirable transfers. The first being a round transfer with the bottom half featuring a town scene and ship building below. Above an eight line poem is a logging scene. The lengthy poem relates to the virtues of America. The reverse features a Naval battle featuring an American ship firing on a French ship. This relates to the quasi-war with France. The legend below the transfer speaks of the French ship along with the frigate Constellation and her captain Commodore Truxton. Under the spout is a scarce transfer of a wreath with the words “Success to the infant Navy of America” inside. SIZE: 1) 9-3/4″ h x 9″ at widest. 2) 8-1/4″ h x 8″ at widest. 3) 7-1/2″ h x 8-1/2″ at widest. CONDITION: 1) Jug is unrestored and shows only a very minute flake on the spout and a very tight spider crack on the base. 2) Jug has no visible damage but has had restoration to the spout area. 3) Unfortunately this jug has had extensive restoration. Spout appears completely rebuilt and not well done. There has been work done to the handle and the base is likely completely replaced. There is also a 1″ loss to the body of the jug affecting the poem. 50803-17 (1,800-2,200) – Lot 2289


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