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. Impressed "C" to underside, otherwise unmarked. William Adams IV & Sons, Stoke-on-Trent, England. 1829-1861. 7 3/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels 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.
Catalogue Note: According to Mr. Routson, this is an "extremely rare form."
Condition
Excellent visual condition having some professional restoration including hairline to body and base.