Large sized pugilist commemorative pitcher showing the Mendoza fight early 19thc Sunderland

Ref: 5441 Category:

£5750

Dated: 1820 Sunderland England

The large-scale pink luster pottery pitcher is decorated with transfer prints and an inscription "Dick Young champion of Patfield against Franklin of Patfield for 50 a side". The primary transfer is a copy of the famous print of the Mendoza- Humphrey Fight, another the Bridge over the River Wear, and one showing the arms of the Grand Union of Odd Fellows, which also included the name of Dixon & Co. Sunderland Pottery. The jug is in remarkable condition and probably unique.

Dimensions: 10.5 inches high 12 inches long

Current Condition: Remarkably fine condition with no restoration.

£5750    $7762

Description

The large-scale pink luster pottery pitcher is decorated with transfer prints and an inscription “Dick Young champion of Patfield against Franklin of Patfield for 50 a side”.
The primary transfer is a copy of the famous print of the Mendoza- Humphrey Fight, another the Bridge over the River Wear, and one showing the arms of the Grand Union of Odd Fellows, which also included the name of Dixon & Co. Sunderland Pottery. The jug is in remarkable condition and probably unique.

Additional information

Dimensions 12 × 10.5 in