STAFFORDSHIRE AMERICAN HISTORICAL TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC JUG / PITCHER, each side depicting a waterside monument with canons and flags dedicated to naval heroes of the War of 1812, having "WASHINGTON / INDEPENDENCE" printed to base, and two figures to the right, having floral border decoration. Circa 1825. 8 5/8" HOA.
Literature: Parallels the Armans -
Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List, p. 221, #604; Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #5936.
Provenance: From the collection of Nick Routson, Phoenix, AZ.
Catalogue Note: According to Mr. Routson, it is harder to find this pattern in large jug sizes such as this one.
Condition
(Updated 11/14/2022) Having some professional restoration including area adjacent to spout, a minor chip to top of handle with associated minor hairline, and a flake to foot. Manufacturing flaws including firing separation to base underside, as made.