Description: Antique Creamware Wedgwood jug transfer-printed in black, with sparrow beak and strap handle. One side had a shield with banner inscribed "The Farmers Arms" with lower banner inscribed "In God Is Our Trust" with woman churning butter, man with scythe, flanking farming implements within shield. The reverse side contains a poem focused on the joys from farming: Let the wealthy & great Roll in splendor & state I envy them not I declare it I eat my own lamb My own chickens & ham Shear my own fleece & I wear it I have lawns I have bowers I have fruits I have flowers The Lark is my morning alarmed So jolly boys now Here’s God speed the Plough Long life & success to the Farmer The verse is surrounded by different symbols and scrollwork. Likely made between 1770-1790. The jug measures approximately 6.5 inches high, 7 inches long (from spout to handle) and sits on a 4 inch diameter base. Impressed “W” to base for Wedgwood. There is wear to the glaze on spout and a crack that starts at the rim and curves under the spout. The crack was previously restored and the restoration work has discolored. Crazing throughout. Provenance: deaccessioned from the Fine Art Museums of San Francisco. Museum inventory number painted on foot but is not permanent and can be removed. The item(s) are antique and sold as is/as found unless otherwise noted. Because they are old, they were used and will not look new or new-like. They likely show wear, fading, scratches, chips, cracks, past repair/restoration, original imperfections and/or damage from normal use. Significant issues are shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds. Items sold for $100 or more may be shipped with additional purchased insurance and a signature requirement. No responsibility for loss, theft or damage that occurs AFTER your purchase has been delivered to the address you have provided. Any damage to purchase must be reported immediately and photos provided of both the exterior of the box and the damaged item to facilitate the filing of a claim.
Price: 250 USD
Location: Oakland, California
End Time: 2024-12-24T22:59:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Color: White
Style: Antique
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Pottery
Age: Pre-1800
Maker: Wedgwood
