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Superb c. 1800 George Washington “Ascending In To Glory” Large Size Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher
c. 1800 George Washington Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher “Ascending In To Glory,” Large Size 11.75” tall, Choice Near Mint.
This large size Historical Liverpool Pitcher measures 11.75” tall and 6.5” at its base, produced for the American Market in England as a decorative George Washington Memorial. The first transfer is “Ascending into Glory” listed as W.41 on page 206 of Arman’s book, “Anglo-American Ceramics” (1998). It displays Washington dressed in Roman robes being carried to Heaven by an Eagle and Angel. The imagery of “Liberty” sits below, with her head in her hand mourning while two other figures watch the ascension. Below Washington is a plaque which reads: “Sacred to the Memory of Washington” with his birth and death dates. The upper portion of the scene has five Cherubs watching. The other side displays a large three masted American Sailing Ship flying a 15 Star American Flag, of a transfer design unlisted in Arman. Under the spout is an oval image of “Hope” bordered in a floral pattern. A small flower sprig under the handle. The overall quality of this historical Pitcher is superb, being fresh and clean with only trivial expected wear at its base from display. Extremely rare in this larger size and with such outstanding overall eye appeal.