STAFFORDSHIRE AMERICAN HISTORICAL TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC JUG / PITCHER, ribbed ovoid form, featuring the "LANDING / OF / GEN. LA FAYETTE / At Castle Garden / NEW YORK / 16th August 1824", printed in floral cartouche below spout, depicting the arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette from France to New York Harbor to each side. Printed "T" to underside, otherwise unmarked. Ralph & James Clews, Cobridge, England. 1814-1834. 8 7/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels the Armans -
Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List, p. 10, pl. #1d; Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #2074.
Provenance: From the collection of Nick Routson, Phoenix, AZ.
Margaret Johnson Sutor Antiques, Ambler, PA.
Condition
Having a minute flake with associated hairline to rim, a hairline to base, two flakes to raised part of handle, one moderate, and usage wear to spout and handle.