Historic Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Stoneware, 1862, Old Abe Prest
Cobalt decoration reads: Lyman Stone – Waterbury VT – 1862 – Old Abe Prest
One of only three extant pieces of stoneware referencing Lincoln Date/Period: 1862
Measurement: Height: 12.5”
Material: Salt glaze stoneware, cobalt
Condition: Outstanding original condition
Additional Information: Unique cobalt decorated stoneware jug impressed S. Johns
Stoneware under spout; 1-gallon capacity. The factory was operated by George W.
Farrar in 1862. To learn about the Farrar family of potters see American Stoneware by
William C. Ketchum, published by Henry Holt and Company, 1991; pp. 44, 45, 46.
Lyman Stone (1800 – 1870) is listed in the 1850 census as a blacksmith in
Waterbury. Stone (1801-1870) served as a Division Superintendent on the Central
Vermont Railroad.
Political stoneware is exceptionally rare. Add the Lincoln connection and you've got
something special!
$8,975.00
1121-74
Liverpool Jug, Thomas Jefferson / President of the Unites States of America
Rare, 15 States Printed on Ribbon Enclosing Enameled Laurel Wreath Date/Period: Form suggests 1780-1815
Measurement: Height: 7.75"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Displays pristine however it is restored, typical cracks and hairlines to base,
spout, and handle.
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 114, J. 14. This jug published
therein; described as Herculaneum, rare. See page 182, for SUCCESS TO TRADE
transfer, probably Shelton group.
Additional Information: Oval portrait of an older Jefferson with white hair above which
is printed. “THOMAS JEFFERSON”, beneath the portrait: PRESIDENT of the UNITED
STATES of AMERICA”. Enclosing the portrait is displayed an enameled laurel wreath
intertwined with ribbon printed with the names of 15 states. The reverse with
polychrome ship flying American flag…above shipping crates (on crates) WB – TX – NO
4 – FOR AMERICA, and NO 17 flanked by flags.
$13,900.00
232-431
War of 1812 Commemorative Jug Decorated for American Market, Naval Battles
'The Enterprise and Boxer' and 'The United States and Macedonian'
Bentley, Wear and Bourne of Shelton, Staffordshire, England, circa 1814-1822
A rare and outstanding example, the engraving on a white reserve, surrounded by
infrequently seen apple green ground color surmounted by luster trim. The transfer
bearing the engraver’s name, Bentley, Wear and Bourne in script under the engravings.
This firm produced high quality work for other manufacturers; specialized in enameling
and transfer prints for the American market. Their engravings illustrating Anglo-
American naval engagements are particularly fine. See Old English Luster Pottery by
W.D. John and Warren Baker; American Naval Engagements, PP. 59-65. Also, Anglo-
American War, pp. 60-72. See page 61 for a discussion on the partnership of William
Bentley, William Wear and Samuel Bourne; Bourne ceases to be a partner sometime
between 1814 and 1822. Additional information may be found in 19th Century
Lusterware by Michael Gibson, pages 73 & 76. See Anglo American Ceramics-Transfer
Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market 1760 – 1780 by David and
Linda Arman, page 50, plate 4.24. (Height: 5.5”)
$2,465.00
232-377
Unique Liverpool Jug Presented to Daniel Webster, Shipbuilding Scene
The reverse features "The Shipwrights Arms",
under the spout is a presentation to Daniel Webster. Date/Period: Circa 1812
Measurement: Height: 8"
Material: Creamware, black printed transfer
Reference: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, page 172, S – 47 to view the
“shipbuilding” transfer (previously unrecorded) Herculaneum Pottery. Extremely rare.
Condition: Displays as pristine, however our original notes dating to many years ago
when we originally sold it state that a trivial crack so common to this medium was
restored.
Additional Information: This piece was no doubt created for and presented to Webster
by a ship builder or a merchant shipping company in the Portsmouth area in recognition
of his support...his efforts in representing the interests of his region for which the
statesman gained national prominence for his representation of New England shipping
interests. Webster practiced law in Portsmouth, New Hampshire from 1807 to 1812
when he was elected to Congress. He opposed Jefferson's embargo and the War of
1812 as it obstructed New England shipping interests of which Webster championed.
Obviously unique, one of only a few pieces of creamware extant that was presented
to a famous American.
This pitcher displays transfers including a ship being built prior to launching, under
the spout surmounting eagle with 16 stars is “DANIEL WEBSTER” within oval wreath.
The reverse shows "The Shipwright's Arms".
$15,350.00
(232-419 G-110)
Liverpool Jug, James Maddison – President of the United States
Peace, Plenty & Independence Date/Period: 1809-1817
Measurement: Height: 6.75"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Fine original condition
Additional Information: James Maddison, Peace, Plenty, Independence, and
American Eagle, printed on one side with an oval bust portrait of "JAMES MADDISON,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," within a chain border of
thirteen wreaths, each enclosing the name of one of the first fifteen states,
"PENNSYLVANIA" and "DELAWARE" within one wreath at the bottom, on the reverse
with "PEACE, PLENTY AND INDEPENDENCE”.
Literature: Arman, p. 134, M 7. Also, McCauley, pages 79-80, number 38 and plate XX;
page 119, number 187 and plate XXVIII; and page 107, number 153 and plate XXVIII.
$7,600.00
1213-27 / 127
Liverpool Jug, Creamware Pitcher Printed in Black, John Adams
President of the United States of America Date/Period: Circa 1801-1825
Measurement: Height: 10.5"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Very good, restoration to crack in base
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 61, A-4
Additional Information: A Very Rare Herculaneum, Creamware Pitcher
Liverpool jug [or pitcher], England, early 19th century, black transfer printed creamware
jug, one side with an oval reserve centered with a portrait medallion of "John Adams
President of the United States," surrounded by symbolic figures of Plenty with a
cornucopia of fruit, Justice with her scale and Cupid. SUCCESS to AMERICA within
wreath above great seal beneath spout. The reverse displays Washington, Franklin,
Liberty, and other figures. (Arman, p. 61 / A 4)
$7,750.00
(1213-28 / 128)
Creamware, Transfer Printed Tankard,
Apotheosis, Sacred to the Memory of Washington
England, Liverpool, Circa 1800
Although a common transfer, this is the only extant tankard we know of…
Minor imperfections restored…two tiny rim chips and a short hairline; H: 6”
$4,600.00
232-359
Liverpool Jug, Creamware Pitcher Printed in Black, James Madison
President of the United States of America Date/Period: 1809-1817
Measurement: Height: 8"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Very good original condition, tight hairline at base of handle
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 134, M 7
Additional Information: Liverpool Jug, Herculaneum. Same transfer used to center
Jefferson portraits. The reverse displays PEACE, PLENTY and INDEPENDENCE
transfer; Great Seal under spout.
$9,400.00
(232-430) G-121
William Shakespeare and David Garrick Portrait Creamware Jug c. 1780
Garrick is portrayed as a Shakespearean character. Appearance is superb as the jug has been professionally restored.
Dimensions: 8-inches in height
$1,400
232-155
Children’s Mug, King Cotton Played Out, American Civil War Era Date/Period: Circa 1865
Condition: Fine, losses to thin over glaze gold band at rim
Additional Information: Hand painted, spread wing eagle centering American flags
above slogan “King Cotton played out” above a cannon flanked by pyramidal stacks of
cannon balls. “King Cotton” was a phrase often used by Southern politicians speaking to
the economic and political importance of cotton production to the South. “Cotton played
out” speaks to the fact that the cotton industry was played out during the war…dead due
to the Civil War.
Additional Information: This toby jug, made by Lenox after the design of Edward
Penfield, was issued at the close of Roosevelt's last term of office when he was about to
set forth on a game hunting expedition into Africa. More likely, it dates after his trip and
the publication of his book " African Game Trails" (1910).
Porcelain pitcher depicting Theodore Roosevelt grinning from behind a moustache
and spectacles, wearing a red bandanna and belted khaki shirt, holding a red book titled
"Africa" and a rifle; handle formed of an elephant's head and trunk. All hand painted with
overglaze enamels.
Printed in green on base: "L (in wreath) / LENOX / Patent applied for / Design of
Edward Penfield / (conjoined) "TP" (in shield) / The Toby Potteries of New York / A";
impressed on belt "T.R."; impressed on book's cover: "AFRICA"
$1,200.00
232-432
Staffordshire, Sepia Transfer & Pink Luster Portrait Plate, Andrew Jackson
General Jackson / The Hero of New Orleans Date/Period: Circa 1824
Measurement: Diameter; 8.75”
Material: Unmarked pearlware
Condition: Fine original condition
Additional Information: Features “General Jackson” above his transfer printed portrait,
and “The Hero of New Orleans” below…centering scalloped and molded rim trimmed in
pink lustre.
$895.00
333-140
Historic Transferware, Liverpool Jug, Plan City of Washington,
Chain of States, Washington in Glory
America in Tears Date/Period: 1800-1810
Measurement: Height: 11.5"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Appears to be in fine original condition
Literature: See Smith, Liverpool Herculaneum Pottery, figure 55.
See, McCauley, page 129, number 265, and plate XXXII; page 90, number 65, and
plate XXV; and page 107, number 153 and plate XXVIII. See Arman, W.44
Additional Information: One side displays the transfer titles “PLAN OF THE CITY OF
WASHINGTON”, the reverse…a George Washington mourning scene, “WASHINGTON
IN GLORY – AMERICA IN TEARS. Under the spout is displayed the “chain of states”,
15 links inscribed with names of states centering owners’ initials.
$7,650.00
1121-67
Liverpool Jug, Thomas Jefferson / President of the Unites States of America
Rare, 15 States Printed on Ribbon Enclosing Enameled Laurel Wreath Date/Period: Form suggests 1780-1815
Measurement: Height: 7.75"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Displays pristine however it is restored, typical cracks and hairlines to base,
spout, and handle.
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 114, J. 14. This jug published
therein; described as Herculaneum, rare. See page 182, for SUCCESS TO TRADE
transfer, probably Shelton group.
Additional Information: Oval portrait of an older Jefferson with white hair above which
is printed. “THOMAS JEFFERSON”, beneath the portrait: PRESIDENT of the UNITED
STATES of AMERICA”. Enclosing the portrait is displayed an enameled laurel wreath
intertwined with ribbon printed with the names of 15 states. The reverse with
polychrome ship flying American flag…above shipping crates (on crates) WB – TX – NO
4 – FOR AMERICA, and NO 17 flanked by flags.
$13,900.00
232-431
Liverpool Jug, Creamware Pitcher Printed in Black, James Madison
President of the United States of America Date/Period: 1809-1817
Measurement: Height: 8"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Very good original condition, tight hairline at base of handle
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 134, M 7
Additional Information: Liverpool Jug, Herculaneum. Same transfer used to center
Jefferson portraits. The reverse displays PEACE, PLENTY and INDEPENDENCE
transfer; Great Seal under spout.
$9,400.00
(232-430) G-121
Liverpool Jug, James Maddison – President of the United States
Peace, Plenty & Independence Date/Period: 1809-1817
Measurement: Height: 6.75"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Fine original condition
Additional Information: James Maddison, Peace, Plenty, Independence, and
American Eagle, printed on one side with an oval bust portrait of "JAMES MADDISON,
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," within a chain border of
thirteen wreaths, each enclosing the name of one of the first fifteen states,
"PENNSYLVANIA" and "DELAWARE" within one wreath at the bottom, on the reverse
with "PEACE, PLENTY AND INDEPENDENCE”.
Literature: Arman, p. 134, M 7. Also, McCauley, pages 79-80, number 38 and plate XX;
page 119, number 187 and plate XXVIII; and page 107, number 153 and plate XXVIII.
$7,600.00
1213-27 / 127
Creamware, Large Wedgewood Covered Urn, Transfer Portraits,
George & Martha Washington Date/Period: Circa 1876 SOLD
Measurement: Height: 12.25"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Original
Additional Information: Extremely rare displaying large transfer portraits of George
and Martha Washington and the Washington family coat of arms.
Reference: See Anglo American Ceramics, Transfer Printed Creamware and pearlware
for the American market 1760-1860, page 211, W.61 and W.62. Also, Liverpool
Transfer Designs on Anglo-American Pottery by Robert McCauley, page 85, number 52
and page 93, number 73.
SOLD
232-424
Historic Transfer Printed Dish, General Jackson – The Hero of New Orleans
Staffordshire…Featuring Campaign Image of Jackson, Probably Enoch Wood & Sons Date/Period: Circa 1825
Measurement: Diameter: 8.75"
Material: Pearlware
Condition: Excellent original condition
Reference: See Anglo American Ceramics by David and Linda Arman, page 112, J.5
Additional Information: Sepia transfer printed pink luster plate…the molded feather
edge rim ornamented with hand painted luster centers the sepia transfer printed portrait
of General Jackson in civilian dress. Inscription reads: “General Jackson – The Hero of
New Orleans.”
$1,150.00
1213-35
Historic Transferware, Liverpool Jug, Peace, Plenty, Independence & Washington
Probably Herculaneum Pottery, Liverpool, England Date/Period: Circa 1800
Measurement: Height: 11"
Material: Creamware, black printed transferware
Condition: Excellent, a single, very small chip to foot was colored, else fine
Literature: See, Robert H. McCauley, Liverpool Transfer Designs on Anglo-American
Pottery, the left side, plate 187; the right side, plate 57.
Additional Information: Printed on the right side with a portrait of Washington surrounded by the female figures
'Justice,' 'Liberty' and 'Victory.' Above Washington’s head a cherub holds a circlet of
stars centering WASHINGTON and issuing light rays…above which is the Great Seal of
the United States within a ribbon scroll displaying the names of fifteen states and fifteen
stars. The left side features Peace destroying the implements of war with Plenty on the
left holding her cornucopia…in the center is the circular panel and verse surmounted by
American flag, cannon, and spread winged eagle. Inscribed under the spout are the
initials "R L" in foliate script and within a floral wreath tied with bowknot, above the
Great Seal of the United States.
$2,450.00
1121-68
Liverpool Jug, Creamware Pitcher Printed in Black, John Adams
President of the United States of America Date/Period: Circa 1801-1825
Measurement: Height: 10.5"
Material: Creamware
Condition: Very good, restoration to crack in base
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 61, A-4
Additional Information: A Very Rare Herculaneum, Creamware Pitcher
Liverpool jug [or pitcher], England, early 19th century, black transfer printed creamware
jug, one side with an oval reserve centered with a portrait medallion of "John Adams
President of the United States," surrounded by symbolic figures of Plenty with a
cornucopia of fruit, Justice with her scale and Cupid. SUCCESS to AMERICA within
wreath above great seal beneath spout. The reverse displays Washington, Franklin,
Liberty, and other figures. (Arman, p. 61 / A 4)
$7,750.00
(1213-28 / 128)
Porcelain, Lidded Vegetable Serving Dish,
Purportedly Celebrating Abolition Act of 1833
Worcester Porcelain Company and Chamberlain & Co. Factory
(English, 1786-1852) Date/Period: Circa 1833
Measurement: Height: 6"; width: 13"; depth: 9.75"
Material: Porcelain, enamel, gold gilt
Condition: Fine original condition
Additional Information: Hand painted portrait profile of black man centered within belt
displaying motto “ASGRE LAN DIOGEL EI PHERCIIEN” meaning [translated from
Welsh] “A good conscience is the best shield” as translated from a Herbert family
serving piece; intended to be a critique of slavery. The family commissioned porcelain
tableware [a symbol of wealth] celebrating the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act of
1833 in Great Britain and most British colonies.
Over the years we have seen less than a half-dozen pieces, mostly dishes. The
University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus Art Museum displays a covered sauce tureen
from this service in their exhibit Finding Slavery in a Campus Art Museum - Past and
Present.
$1,950.00
1213-43
Paris Porcelain, Covered Tureen, Portrait of the USS Constitution, Hand Painted
Unknown Maker, 19th Century (Base with impressed G)
(Small chip to rim of integral under tray, else fine; H: 6.5"; W: 10"; D: 7")
Reference: See, McCauley, page 82, number 45 and plate XXII; and pages 96-97,
number 107 and plate V. Also See Anglo American Ceramics by David and Linda
Arman, page 155, C. 17 and page 156, P. 42.
Additional Information: Commodore Preble and Battle of Tripoli, August 3, 1804,
printed on one side with a bust portrait of "COMMODORE PREBLE" beneath 'Fame'
blowing a trumpet and carrying a laurel wreath, flanked by a Native American, American
flag and cannon, signed "D," and on the reverse with a view of "COMMODORE
PREBLES SQUADRON ATTACKING THE CITY OF TRIPOLI Aug. 3, 1804." Under the
spout is displayed the great seal.
SOLD
1213-7
Liverpool Jug, The Memory of Washington and the Proscribed Patriots of America
Liberty, Virtue, Peace, Justice, and Equity To All Mankind
Columbias Sons Inspir'd by Freedoms Flame Date/Period: 1795-1805 - SOLD
Measurement: Height: 8.5"
Material: Creamware, enameling
Condition: Very good original condition, trivial losses to gilt, mostly to rim.
Literature: See Arman, Anglo American Ceramics, p. 136, M 15.
Additional Information: This is a scarce transfer; oval portraits of Sam Adams, and
John Hancock beneath memorial to George Washington. The reverse displays a
polychrome ship; under the spout are indecipherable initials within a stylized lozenge
issuing sprigs. The jug retains much of its original gilt trim.
SOLD
(1213-32 / 132)
Chinese Export Tea Bowl [saucer], Memorial Obelisk – WASHINGTON, Ch’ing
For the American Market Date/Period: Circa 1800 - SOLD
Measurement: Diameter: 6.25"
Material: Porcelain
Condition: Fine
Reference: See Collecting Chinese Export Porcelain by Elinor Gordon, pp. 144 – 145.
Also, by Elinor Gordon, Treasures From The East for articles worth reading: Lowestoft
China by Mrs. Jacques Noel Jacobsen, pp. 48 – 51. Also, Imitations of Chinese
Lowestoft by Homer Eaton Keyes, pp. 70 – 73, see figure 5a. Also, by Mr.
Keyes, Lowestoft: Exclusively American, pp. 115 – 119, see figure 8, Washington Urn
Platter, a token of mourning for George Washington’s death.
Additional Information: Washington urn bowl [tea bowl-saucer], so-called “American Lowestoft”, porcelain
made/decorated in the Far East for American Customers. The Chinese makers were
very competent in producing memorial porcelains.
Decoration is in a somber scheme of sepia, dark brown, and gilt.
SOLD
232-422
Staffordshire Transferware, Historical Blue, Dix Cove Africa, Soup Tureen
By Enoch Wood & Sons, Burslem, England Date/Period: 1818-1846 - SOLD
Literature: The Armans - Historical Staffordshire, An Illustrated Check-List (First
Supplement), p. 21, pl. #134 and #136 (not illustrated); Transferware Collectors
Club database patterns #5244 and #6004.
Additional Information: A deep dark blue transfer-decorated shell border soup tureen
with cover, decorated with a view of “Dix Cove on the Gold Coast Africa”. Oval footed
form with molded open foliate handles; molded flower finial. Title printed in underglaze-
blue [under base].
SOLD
1213-44
Staffordshire Pitcher – ARMS OF THE UNITED STATES –
FREE TRADE & SAILORS RIGHTS Date/Period: Circa 1815-1818 - SOLD
Measurement: Height: 6.75"
Material: Pearlware with Luster
Condition: Minor restoration to spout.
Additional Information: Extremely rare pearlware, black transfers with luster, and
enamel decoration on both sides and under spout. Each side displays a large eagle
perched on cannon surrounded by an American flag and floral sprigs, beneath the
inscription "ARMS OF THE UNITED STATES" and above a banner inscribed "E
PLURIBUS UNUM;" and inscribed beneath the spout "FREE TRADE AND SAILORS
RIGHTS" within a foliate cartouche incorporating flags and military trophies, the neck
surrounded by a yellow border, banded in pink luster. Probably Enoch Wood, this
transfer is recorded by Arman as, “previously unrecorded”.
Literature: See Arman, Anglo – American Ceramics, page 67 / A 24
SOLD
1213-29 / 129
Staffordshire Figural Group, Abolitionist John Brown & Two Girls,
Rare Large Size Date/Period: Circa 1859-1865 - SOLD
Measurement: Height: 13.5"
Material: Earthenware, creamware with overglaze enamel colors
Condition: Original, no repairs; chips to base as depicted
SOLD
232-429
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