03-02-201903-02-2019
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3222BBoston
March 2, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Liverpool Transfer-decorated Creamware Jug

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$4,305$3,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3222BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 02, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Liverpool Transfer-decorated Creamware Jug, England, late 18th century, depicting the ship Thomas on one side, and Masonic imagery on the other, the front inscribed "HENRY HUTCHINSON/SAIL MAKER/BOSTON" within a wreath above an image of Hope, spreadwing eagle on the back, the rim with grapevine decoration and traces of gilding, (staining, hairline cracks),ht. 11 5/8 in.

Note: The may 1802 Boston newspaper Massachusetts Mercury includes advertisements for Henry Hutchinson's sail-making business.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

staining throughout much of the body and along several hairline cracks and several small spidering cracks; remnants of gilt to the rim and underside of spout and at handle terminals. minor wear to decoration.


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Keywords

Henry Hutchinson, United Kingdom