Object Number 1964.1269

Object Name

Jug (Pitcher)

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1792

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Exterior wall; "A Gift of J Rob/ To Lieutenant Treat/ of The Castle 1792."

Subjects

Maritime

Materials

Earthenware (dipped ware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Thrown, Painted, Molded, Gilded, Slip decorated

Dimensions (inches)

12 (H) , 11.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

30.48 (H) , 29.85 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Arman, David & Arman, Linda. 1998 Anglo-American Ceramics Part I. Transfer Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market 1760-1860.
• Published: p. 185, no. T.6.
[Catalogue] 2007 Christie's (sales catalogue).
• Somewhat similarly ornamented mug: 1/20-1/21/2005 (NY) sale, lot 182, slightly bulbous cylindrical mug with similar ground and dicing, cold gilt ship, flowers, "Levi*M...I...", Mandelstam coll.
[Book] Henrywood, R. K. 1997 An Illustrated Guide to British Jugs.
• Somewhat similarly shaped and ornamented jug: p. 20, pl. 31, inscribed in gilding "PHILLIP/WHELCH/1797" with gilt ship.
[Article] Rickard, Jonathan & Carpentier, Donald. 2004 "The Little Engine that Could: Adaptation of the Engine-Turning Lathe in the Pottery Industry". Ceramics in America. 78-99.
• Engine-turning, rouletting and history for dipped and other English ceramics: whole article.
[Book] Conger, Clement E. & Rollins, Alexandra W. 1991 Treasures of State: Fine and Decorative Arts in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U. S. Department of State.
• Similar form jug sharing same coloration and cold gilding (different details): p. 281, no 173, inscribed "WT / 1795." With cold-gilt sailing ship.