Jug (Pitcher)

1792

Category

Ceramics

Place of Origin

Liverpool; Merseyside; England; United Kingdom; Europe

Date

1792

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Inscription

Location: Exterior wall

Inscription: "A Gift of J Rob/ To Lieutenant Treat/ of The Castle 1792."

Mark/Signature: No

Subject(s)

Maritime

Materials

Earthenware (dipped ware)
Lead glaze

Techniques

Thrown
Painted
Molded
Gilded
Slip decorated

Dimensions (inches)

12 (H) x 11.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

30.48 (H) x 29.85 (W)

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.

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