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c. 1795 Unlisted Patriotic & Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,800.00 - 3,400.00 USD
c. 1795 Unlisted Patriotic & Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher
Glass and Porcelain
Unlisted Patriotic & Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher Design Type with “American Heraldic Eagle With 15 Stars”
c. 1795 Post Revolutionary War Federal Period, Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, with Three American Patriotic Transfers Images of; George Washington within 15 Linked States; also (UNLISTED VARIETY) The Seal of the United States, American Heraldic Eagle with 15 Stars and Banner in It’s Beak; plus (Glebe) Patriotic Poem. Choice Extremely Fine + to Near Mint.
The two main large size Black Patriotic Transfers correspond to Arman W.29, as seen on page 202 of his reference book “Anglo-American Ceramics - Part I” by David Arman, and the second being Arman L.23, on page 130 (also shown for 4.14 in the “Size - Value” section, on page 48), in addition, the third displays The Seal of the United States, Arman S.12, as shown illustrated on page 162, located here under the spout. This lovely historic Liverpool Pitcher was likely produced by Herculaneum, measuring 8” tall, having rich deep black transfers upon very clean glossy smooth surfaces. It appears that this Pitcher has apparently only been used for display.

The Arman W.29 transfer shows a central large Portrait of President George Washington flanked by female Allegorical figures of “Liberty” and “Justice,” while a Cherub hovers overhead holding a Wreath made of Stars with the name “Washington” within. A Heraldic Eagle, Liberty Cap on Pole, American Flag and the linked surrounding scroll with the names of Fifteen States complete the image.

Arman S.12 (UNLISTED VARIETY) Transfer shows The Seal of the United States, American Heraldic Eagle with 15-Stars (13 above with 2 at each side) and the inscribed legend "PLURIBUS - UNUM" with the Banner in it’s beak, which has been placed under the spout. This transfer being an UNLISTED variation to that shown on page 162, and having absolutely NO TEXT below the Eagle.

Arman L.23 transfer on the other side has a highly ornate and decorative design titled "Independence" within the lower design, surrounding a (Glebe) Patriotic Poem for Generals Warren, Montgomery and Washington. An American Flag is at top left, a “LIBERTY” Cap upon a Pole with Laurel Wreath at center and a Patriotic Banner is at right.

This highly decorative, Patriotic Liverpool Pitcher was produced and sold to the American market while President George Washington was still alive. Overall, a great Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher in exceptional condition, being of “Museum” quality and is perfect for display.