22nd Jul, 2010 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Catalogue Sale

 
  Lot 118
 

118

A Herculaneum Creamware Liverpool Amnesty Jug, circa 1809, printed in black with GR III 50 and...

A Herculaneum Creamware Liverpool Amnesty Jug, circa 1809, printed in black with GR III 50 and figures of History and Britannia holding an inscribed scroll over an equestrian statue and prison with inscription, the reverse with the Royal arms, the front with a ribbon tied fruiting vine, 23.5cm high

See May (J&J) Commemorative Pottery 1780-1900 for a discussion of this rare print.

This rare print celebrates the Grand Nation Jubilee and the Jubilee Amnesty where deserters were pardoned, a pardon for all armed forces offences, a subscription raised to discharge insolvent debtors and an amnesty for all POW's except the French.

Sold for £900
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500


 

Restoration to spout and to several areas around the rim. 110610

 


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Auction: Summer Catalogue Sale, 22nd Jul, 2010

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