British/American, 19th/20th century, sprig decorated stoneware pitcher, possibly Doulton, with hinged English silver lid, marks for 1809, .925 fine, engraved with Fletcher family crest of a centaur, and text around the lid "Keep in Remembrance of Thomas Watson ESQr. One of The Most Kind and Best of Masters, 1846" and monogram "WL", 7 in.; two T.G.Green & Co Ltd Church Greasley plates, border with hunt scene decorated in relief, glossy brown glaze, marks to base, 12-1/4 in.; Provenance: A Private New York Collection
Condition
minor cracks around sprig decoration, minor tarnish and dents to silver lid, some glaze voids, minor scratches, other typical surface wear consistent with age and use