British & Continental | May 29, 2025
Thu, May 29, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 506
Two Staffordshire Pearlware Luster Pitchers and Prattware Plaque, Battle Themed
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
English, 19th century, apple green ground, black transferware decoration, commemorating the War of 1812, depicting the USS Constitution taking the British HMS Cyane and HMS Levant to one side and the Wasp boarding the Frolic on the other, 6-3/4 x 8 x 6-1/2 in.; Hunt and Liberty pitcher, black transferware decoration, commemorates Henry Hunt, British radical speaker and agitator, an advocate of the working class, and the Manchester (Peterloo) Massacre, 4-3/4 x 6 x 4-1/2 in.; plaque depicting final battle defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, molded in low relief, 5-7/8 x 7-1/8 x 1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: For a similar Prattware scene, see Bonham's London, "Transatlantic Taste: Fine Glass and British Ceramics from the Leo Kaplan Collection", July 11, 2018, Lot 158.
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Private Collection
some wear and loss to painted decoration; large pitcher with stabilized crack to body, chip to rim, discoloration; smaller pitcher with repair to handle, crazing at base; plaque with repair to corner, crazing throughout, some areas of retouch Note:Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
