Object Number 1964.1847

Object Name

Jug (Pitcher)

Title

The Residence of the late RICHARD JORDAN NEW JERSEY

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Joseph Heath factory (Maker)
1828-1853

William Mason (Draftsman)

Francis Kearney (Engraver)
1785-1837
Francis Kearney (1785–1837), a.k.a. Francis Kearny, was an American engraver and lithographer, active in Philadelphia and New York. He was born and died in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Kearney

Place of Origin

Tunstall, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1829-1843

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; Printed in purple on the underside within an elaborate web-like frame: "The Residence/ of the late/ RICHARD JORDAN/ NEW JERSEY/ JH & Co".
2. Mark; Underside; "8" is printed in purple
3. Label; Underside; Red bordered label with "3-5-S/3" in pencil

Materials

Earthenware (white); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Printed

Dimensions (inches)

9.1 (H) , 8.7 (L) , 6.2 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

23.1 (H) , 22.1 (L) , 15.8 (Diam)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Arman, David & Arman, Linda. 1974 Historical Staffordshire: An Illustrated Checklist.
• Pattern and value discussed: pp. 201- 202, no. 450.
[Book] Larsen, Ellouise Baker. 1974 American Historical Views on Staffordshire China.
• Information on pattern, including source: p. 181, nos. 562 a, b.