STAFFORDSHIRE AMERICAN HISTORICAL TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC JUG / PITCHER, featuring the Seal of the United States below the spout, depicting a spread-wing eagle with shield on breast and grasping a ribbon with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in beak, having flowers and scrolls border decoration. Printed "6" to underside, otherwise unmarked. William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, England. 1829-1861. 6 3/4" HOA.
Literature: The Armans -
Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List, p. 162, pl. 443; Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #2381.
Provenance: From the collection of Nick Routson, Phoenix, AZ.
William R. and Teresa F. Kurau, Lampeter, PA.
Condition
Excellent visual condition having some professional restoration to two areas on rim.