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c1815 War of 1812 Historic Staffordshire Pitcher Pike + Macedonian Captain Jones

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 1,800.00 USD
c1815 War of 1812 Historic Staffordshire Pitcher Pike + Macedonian Captain Jones
War of 1812
War of 1812 Historic Naval Theme Staffordshire Pitcher “Pike Be always ready to die ...,” and “Captain Jones of the Macedonian” with Important American Patriotic Transfers
c. 1815 Rare War of 1812 Naval Theme & Period Historic Staffordshire Pitcher, with Two Important American Patriotic Transfers, “Pike Be always ready to die ...,” and “Captain Jones of the Macedonian,” Choice Extremely Fine.
This beautiful condition, highly Patriotic, American Naval War of 1812, Staffordshire Pitcher measures 6.5” tall and 4” at the base. It was produced in England for export to America at the close of the War of 1812. Black banding and trim at the rim and base. One side has a transfer listed as “P.29”, on page 151 of of David Arman’s great reference book, “Anglo-American Ceramics Part I.” showing the transfer with legend reading: “ PIKE. Be always ready to die for your country.”

The other side is listed in Arman as “J.31b,” its legend reading: “Captain Jones of the Macedonian," which is found on page 119 in Arman’s book. Jones was widely admired and when he returned to the United States after an exchange of prisoners, he received a Gold Medal from the United States Congress. Additional transfer of a large displayed American Heraldic Eagle with banner in his beak “E PLURIBUS - UNUM” with "AMERICA" below and with 16 Stars above, located under the spout. This historic transfer is listed as Arman “S.18”, a Great Seal of The United States, as found on page 164. A beautiful, superior quality example that shows virtually no wear and has apparently been used for display since produced circa 1815. Excellent for display.