English pottery commemorative jug with silver lustre rim relating to Napoleon and Wellington early 19th century

£485

Dated: 1815 English

This commemorative pottery pitcher is decorated with a silver resist luster rim. Each side has an underglaze transfer print, which is painted in enamels. One image portrays Wellington seated on his horse, pointing a saber aloft and directing his troops. The motto above reads, "MARQ WELLINGTON IN THE FIELD OF BATTLE." The reverse is a cartoon of Napoleon with the caption " THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONEY THROUGH A WINDOW."    

Dimensions: 4.75 inches high

Current Condition: Very good condition

Provenance: Private collection in France.

£485    $654

Description

This commemorative pottery pitcher is decorated with a silver resist luster rim. Each side has an underglaze transfer print, which is painted in enamels.

One image portrays Wellington seated on his horse, pointing a saber aloft and directing his troops. The motto above reads, “MARQ WELLINGTON IN THE FIELD OF BATTLE.”

The reverse is a cartoon of Napoleon with the caption ” THE NARROW ESCAPE OF BONEY THROUGH A WINDOW.”

 

 

Additional information

Dimensions 4.75 in