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Jug (Pitcher)
The Wasp and Reindeer and Com. Macdonoughs Victory on Lake Champlain
Bentley, Wear & Bourne
1814-1822
Description
The engagement between USS Wasp and HMS Reindeer took place in the English Channel on June 28, 1814. The Wasp sank the Reindeer in less than thirty minutes.
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Shelton; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1959.1353
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1959.1353
Object Name
Jug (Pitcher)
Title
The Wasp and Reindeer and Com. Macdonoughs Victory on Lake Champlain
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Bentley, Wear & Bourne (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Shelton; Staffordshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1814-1822
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Beneath harbor scene
Inscription: "Com Macdonoughs Victory in Lake Champlain Sepr. 11th 1814".
Type: Inscription
Location: Beneath frigate scene
Inscription: "THE WASP & REINDEER."
Type: Mark
Location: Below both prints
Inscription: In script: "Bentley Wear and Bourne Engravers & Printers Shelton Staffordshire"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Maritime
- Military
- American eagle
- American themed ceramics
Materials
- Earthenware (lusterware)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Molded
- Printed
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
7.598 (H) x 8.661 (L) x 6.772 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.3 (H) x 22 (L) x 17.2 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: McCauley, Robert Henry. 1942 Liverpool transfer designs on Anglo-American pottery.
• Descriptions of prints: pp.32, 103, 104, and pl. X.Book: Arman, David & Arman, Linda. 1998 Anglo-American Ceramics Part I. Transfer Printed Creamware and Pearlware for the American Market 1760-1860.
• See p. 79, C,16 for Enoch Wood jug with Com. MacDonnough naval print and p.212 W.66 for 'WASP' illustrated piece.Book: Drakard, David. 1992 Printed English Pottery. History and Humour in the reign of George III 1760-1820.
• For info on the print and on the engravers and printers: pp. 245- 246, Plate 708.Article: Johns, Jeremy Rowett. 10//2015 "His Majesty's Bad Bargain: Richard Johns and his naval pension". The Mariner's Mirror. 101 (4)
• Battle between USS Wasp and HMS Reindeer; pp. 461-466