LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE MILK PITCHER, VISIT OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE.

LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE MILK PITCHER, VISIT OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE. Circa 1824. This English transfer-decorated creamware pitcher “IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF GENl. LAFAYETTE, TO THE U.S. OF AMERICA, IN THE YEAR 1824” above a cartouche of Lafayette in civilian dress; within the border is the title “FAYETTE THE NATION’S GUEST”. The opposing side with the inscription “FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS FELLOW CITIZENS” above an oval cartouche with a portrait of Washington; within the border is the title “WASHINGTON HIS COUNTRYS FATHER”. Beneath the spout is the Great Seal of the United States, titled “REPUBLICANS ARE NOT Always UNGRATEFUL” above the maker’s name Ric’d Hall & Son. SIZE: 5″ h. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Geraldine Gaba, Scottsdale, AZ. CONDITION: Repair to spout with rim chips, repair and re-attachment of handle. Otherwise good. 9-94831 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	893	$287.50	LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE MILK PITCHER, VISIT OF GENERAL LAFAYETTE. Circa 1824. This English transfer-decorated creamware pitcher “IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VISIT OF GENl. LAFAYETTE, TO THE U.S. OF AMERICA, IN THE YEAR 1824” above a cartouche of Lafayette in civilian dress; within the border is the title “FAYETTE THE NATION’S GUEST”. The opposing side with the inscription “FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, AND FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS FELLOW CITIZENS” above an oval cartouche with a portrait of Washington; within the border is the title “WASHINGTON HIS COUNTRYS FATHER”. Beneath the spout is the Great Seal of the United States, titled “REPUBLICANS ARE NOT Always UNGRATEFUL” above the maker’s name Ric’d Hall & Son. SIZE: 5″ h. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Geraldine Gaba, Scottsdale, AZ. CONDITION: Repair to spout with rim chips, repair and re-attachment of handle. Otherwise good. 9-94831 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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