$1,541
Transfer-decorated Liverpool Creamware Jug, Herculaneum Pottery Company, Liverpool, England, early 19th century, black transfer printed, obverse, a portrait of Commodore Preeble, surmounted by an angel blowing a trumpet and holding a wreath, flanked by a seated Indian woman holding a banner inscribed "COMMODORE PREEBLE" and the American flag, a cannon, an American shield, an anchor, and cannon balls; the reverse with "Commodore Preebles Squadron Attacking the City of Tripoli Aug. 3 1804.," inscribed on a banner above an oval depicting the scene of the battle with text describing the battle below, beneath the spout an American eagle above inscription "Herculaneum, Pottery Liverpool," (imperfections), ht. 8 1/4 in. Five short hairlines from rim, 2 in. spider hairline on side,glaze wear on rim and handle sides, light discoloration.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
