Title: A Rare Staffordshire Lustre USA Naval Maritime Commemorative Pottery Bowl C.19thC
Description: A rare lustre bowl having to the centre a transferware naval battle scene between the two ships; USS Bon Homme Richard (Captained by John Paul Jones, formerly the Duc de Duras and originally an East India man) and the Serapis which took place in 1779. around the outside having a portrait of Scottish born American Commodore John Paul Jones and the text 'First Admiral of the American Navy' - the bowl having rings of lustre to the top and bottom. We are dating this to 1879 which is 100 years from the original battle but may be as late as early 1900's.

7 inches (17.5 cm) dia X 3.25 inches (8 cm) Height

Good Antique Condition - with crazing

Mark: segmented pie and impressed number 12 (note: the Segmented Pie mark is cut into four sections)

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Note: Early in the 20th century Grays Pottery did a similar series, the lustre around the edges being different however the transfers being the same; it is probable that Grays bought the designs. 

John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish-born naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the "Father of the American Navy", Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military history of the United States. Born in Arbigland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Jones became a sailor at the age of thirteen, and served onboard several different merchantmen, including slave ships. After killing a mutinous subordinate, he fled to the British colony of Virginia to avoid being arrested and in c. 1775 joined the newly established Continental Navy.
Condition: Used
Delivery option: Collection & Delivery
Location: NW6
Category: Antiques