ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE BLUE TRANSFER-PRINTED CERAMIC PITCHER, LOT OF THREE, comprising one having "Palestine" pattern depicting exotic-dressed figures including two on horseback with tent/gazebo and structures in background and two having Chinoiserie-style motifs including one featuring pagodas and figures wearing conical hats and one with town scene including figures and a tree draped in vines with altar beneath and floral border decoration. Unmarked. Second/third quarter 19th century. 12 1/2" HOA.
"Palestine" example with bruise to foot; Chinoiserie-style pagodas example with minor faint hairline to underside; tree with vine example having hairline above foot but not easily seen, and some light radial hairlines, mostly to interior. Some having manufacturing flaws, including firing separations, as made.
Literature: Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #1913.
Provenance: From the James Dunn collection, Springfield, VT.

Palestine example with bruise to foot; Chinoiserie-style pagodas example with minor faint hairline to underside; tree with vine example having hairline above foot but not easily seen, and some light radial hairlines, mostly to interior. Some having manufacturing flaws, including firing separations, as made.