Staffordshire Silver Lustre Decorated Satirical Napoleon Jug

Description:

Staffordshire Silver Lustre Decorated Satirical Napoleon Jug, England, c. 1813-14, bulbous shape with buff ground, each side with an enameled black transfer printed cartoon, one titled Jack Frost attacking Bony in Russia, the reverse with Little Bony Sneaking into Paris with a white feather in his tail, molded lion mask spout and bird-form handle, ht. 5 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Lustre wear to rim of jug and tip of handle; slight shallow chip to spout; scattered wear/abrasions to transfers.


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