Rare War of 1812 Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Pitcher

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Rare War of 1812 Transfer-decorated Staffordshire Pottery Pitcher, probably Enoch Wood & Sons, England, c. 1815-20, one side depicting "The Constitution's Escape From The British Squadron After a Case of Sixty Hours," with the names of each vessel identified, the reverse depicting "The Constitution Taking the Cyane and Levant," both with printed titles below and with pink lustre borders, (repaired),ht. 6 3/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

Professional repair with retouch to chips and hairline on "The Constitution Taking the Cyane and Levant," side, background painted around transfer decoration on both sides and handle except for neck area on "Escape side. Inside repainted too.

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