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George Washington Liverpool Creamware Pitcher

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Historic George Washington Liverpool Creamware Pitcher

c.1790, Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher,with "Washington with Chain of 15 States,", Choice Very Fine.
This authentic historic Liverpool Pitcher measures 9" tall, with large black transfers on both sides and under the spout. One vignette features a 3" high portrait of George Washington topped by a cherub angel who is holding a ring of stars and the name "Washington" within. Washington is also flanked by vignettes of "Liberty" and "Justice" with a kneeling maiden in front of his image, possibly representing "America". It is encircled by a chain-like scroll with the names of the first 15 States. Beneath the spout appears a black transfer print of an American Heraldic Eagle and Shield (the Seal of the United States) with stars and rays of light around them. Underneath the Eagle, and surrounded by smaller rays of light, are the words "E. Pluribus Unum". Above the Eagle there are fancy large initials "WM" and the word "Smith" in clear black lettering. The spout is outlined with a heavy black line and a small floral design that spreads toward the tip of the spout. Heavy black lines also edge the top, the handle and the base of the pitcher. On the reverse side is a depiction of an American sailing ship, with black sails and a large, 15-Star American flag. The flag is colored red, white and blue, as is a streamer flag with 8 stars flying from the highest point of the mast. The bottom of the ship has four yellow stripes along its entire length and the water is sprinkled with tones of blue. There are two cracks visible on the underside of the pitcher as well as on the inside-bottom. The glaze is worn in two places below the ship transfer and there is some general wear on the handle and also on the inside spout and body. The "Washington with Chain of 15 States" transfer is similar to plate W.29 on page 202 of Arman's "Anglo-American ceramics. A very rare and quite colorful, historical Liverpool pitcher.





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