mid 18th century, the body with raised decoration commemorating Admiral Vernon's victory at Portobello in 1739 and inscription reading "HE TOOK PORTO BELLOW: WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY NOV YE 22: 1739: THE BRITISH GLORY: REVIV.D BY ADMIRAL VERNON", 9 x 6-1/4 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
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Hollis E. Brodrick, Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
several large cracks and repairs at rim and spout, large crack at foot underside extending through body near handle, several firing cracks, pinholes, voids, and other small firing anomalies throughout, tape residue
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