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War of 1812 Liverpool Pitcher Washingtons Tomb

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War of 1812 Era Pitcher Depicting Washington's Tomb and the "United States" & "Macedonian" Naval Battle

c. 1812, Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, Depicting George Washington's Tomb and the Sea Battle between the "Macedonian" and the "United States," Near Mint.
This rare, original, English-made ceramic creamware pitcher, measures 8.75" tall and about 6.75" in diameter. It can be dated to the War of 1812 period from naval battle scene between the British frigate, "Macedonian" and the American ship, "United States". This famous battle occurred on October 25, 1812. The "United States" commanded by Captain Stephen Decatur, defeated and captured the British ship. The black transfer print scene vividly depicts the two ships, each with their national flags flying, laying close to each other, with great clouds of cannon smoke between them. Another transfer print scene on the other side depicts George Washington's tomb, with mourners and patriotic symbols, all enclosed in a ring of 13 ovals, each with the name of a state. This ring of the 13 original states has "Kentuckey" erroneously replacing Rhode Island. Kentucky was the 15th state, admitted in 1792. The monument has the dates of Washington's birth and death, and the inscription, "First in War - First in Peace - First in Fame - First in Virtue." Between these 2 prints is a third print of an American heraldic eagle, with 13 stars above, and the inscription, "E Pluribus Unum" below. This marvelous pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, though with some light wear on the foot, the top rim and the handle.



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