British, mid-19th century, decorated with scenes in relief, including a slave auction and a scene from Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin where Eliza escapes with her son, figural handle, exterior matte surface with clear glazed interior, marks to base "Published by E. Ridgway & Abington Hanley / January 1, 1853", 8-1/2 in.; Provenance: Coleman Collection, Matthews, North Carolina pitcher does not sit level, visible seam (as made) with commensurate hairline cracks in clay body, hairline along base rim, wear to base, surface dirt layer, other typical surface wear consistent with age and use