Creamware Hope Springs Eternal Jug
Category:
18th Century
Catalogue No:
J119
Price:
| GBP £ | 495.00 |
| EUR € | 571.00 |
| USD $ | 593.00 |
Year
circa 1790
Description:
An early creamware jug featuring a transfer of a ship, flying the ensign, in full sail and on the reverse another transfer showing a dejected woman, sitting by an anchor and luggage, on the harbour front while her love sails away. A verse from Alexander Pope 'Hope Springs Eternal In The Human Breast' within a 'starburst' surround sits above.
Circa 1790
Approx - 7 inches (180mm) tall.
In fair to good condition with nibbles to the base and paint losses throughout, with a restored spout.
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