Susan's Naval/Military Collection
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SN001
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Death of Nelson Circa 1805 This is a pearlware jug measuring 14.5cms in height and a rim diameter of 9.5cms. It is printed in brown and made to commemorate the death of Nelson. The oval portrait of Nelson is beneath the commemoration “Nelson England Expects Every Man To Do His Duty”. Beneath the picture is the quotation “Shew me my country’s foes the hero cried. He saw. He fought. He conquered and he died”. Beneath the spout are printed military insignia, and further inscription detailing Nelson’s naval honours. The jug is decorated overall with symbolic transfers, which are strong, clear and have excellent definition. The glaze is clean and the handle is good.. The item is in first class condition.
SN002
£95
Duke of Wellington Jug Circa 1832. This moulded pottery jug has a height of 21cms and a base diameter of 11cms. It is an elegant shape, having a beige body with the only decoration being a white moulded relief portrait of the Duke, which has excellent definition, encircled by a laurel wreath. The body is decorated overall by a variety of crisp mouldings as is the handle. An interesting feature of this item is the white interior which has been glazed. The jug is in excellent condition, with minor rim nibbles, particularly around the spout, which suggests use, which is to be expected for an item of this age.
SN003
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Napoleon Tea Bowl and Saucer Circa 1820 This is an exceptionally detailed and informative military commemorative paying tribute to the achievements of Napoleon. The saucer has a diameter of 14cms. with an interior moulded ridged pattern. The central transfer shows Napoleon on horse back, flanked by soldiers. The border comprises of symbols and emblems of war. The tea bowl diameter is 9cms, height 6cms and is similarly decorated with an intricate design in the base of the bowl, built around the letter “N”. The interior of the bowl has more scenes of war fare, cannons, soldiers and charging armies. The transfer is overall and executed in black. It is remarkable for its detail and high definition which makes it easy to imagine the actions, sounds and violence of warfare. The glaze is clean and bright and any crazing is commensurate with the age of the item. There is one minute chip to the rim of the tea bowl caused in manufacture; otherwise the pieces are in immaculate condition
SN004
£165
Pratt Ware Mug Peace of Amiens Circa 1832 This pearl ware mug measures 12cms in height with a rim diameter of 8.5cms. The patriotic symbolism on the front of the mug, together with the use of roses in the decoration suggests that it was made to commemorate the Peace of Amiens in 1802. The transfer shows three figures, the central being Britannia. This is encircled within an intricately designed border, roses being predominant. The pratt colours of brown, green and yellow are used extensively both on the interior rim of the mug and the exterior. The handle is good and decorated. The only restoration is a hairline rim crack which was professionally sealed. It is an unusual attractive military commemorative in good condition.
SN005
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Death of the Duke of Wellington Circa 1852 This pottery footed bowl has a height of 9.5cms and a base diameter of 7.25cms. The rim diameter is 16cms. The brown front transfer has a head and shoulder portrait of Wellington in a Grecian style. Around this is the inscription “Wellington Died September 1852” This is flanked on either side by flags, and symbols of war and parliamentary power. The same is printed on the reverse. The inside of the bowl has the identical portraiture and inscription.. The top rim has a 3.5cms border depicting foliage and military insignia. All the transfers are strong and have clear definition. There is some slight discolouration commensurate with age and three very minor rim nibbles (less than 0.25cms). The glaze is clean and bright. The item is in good condition.
SN006
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Death of the Duke of Wellington Circa 1852 This is a top quality luxury cup and saucer made to commemorate the death of the Duke of Wellington. The saucer has a diameter of 15cms. and the cup a height of 6.5cms. with a rim diameter of 9cms. The transfer has been executed in brown, gold and black and gives an overall feel of luxury, unusual in a memorial piece. The saucer contains a black transfer of a seated Wellington in a thoughtful mood, while on a shelf to his left is a recognisable statue of Napoleon. It is entitled “Wellington”. The border of brown stars is repeated on the cup, both on the onside and outside. On the front and on the reverse of the cup is a quarter length transfer portrait of Wellington. The transfers have good definition and are all there. A border of oak leaves and gold lining which is all there decorates both items. The cup has some negligible crazing and the handle is good. The item is in immaculate condition.
SN007
£455
This large attractively shaped jug was made to commemorate the Crimean War in 1855. It has a height of 17.5cms, a rim diameter of 13cms, and a base diameter of 14cms. The reverse side has “The Sailor’s Return” design, while under the spout is a prayer for sailors. The front has a Crimean design transfer over painted in colours. This shows the flags of Great Britain and France, linked by a banner displaying the slogan “May they ever be united”. Also incorporated in the transfer is the eagle, the lion, cannons and the victor’s laurel wreath. The main body of the jug is decorated with pink lustre, with the base and the rim enhanced with a deeper puce coloured lines, as is the handle. There has been a minor sympathetic retouching of the lustre to part of the rim and spout, which shows a nominal amount of wear and crazing commensurate with the age of the item .The colours are excellent and the inscriptions strong and clear. The glaze is clean, clear and bright with no discolouration..
There is no makers mark but it is suspected as being Scotts Southwick Pottery (Sunderland Pottery J. Baker
The item is a superb example, with no chips, cracks or undeclared restoration.
SN008
£265
Crimean War Battle of Balaclava Circ 1855. This pottery jug is 8inches high with two black transfers. The first shows the spirited charge of the Chasseurs d Afrique, with dead men and rearing horses all over the place. (This charge was organised to help extricate the remnants of the Light Brigade later that afternoon). The second depicts the Charge of the Scots Greys at Balaclava. Both transfers are packed with action. There is a leaf like decoration around the top rim, base and handle. The rim is decorated externally and internally, a rose and thistle being the main design of the latter. Gold lining, which is not worn, enhances the appearance of the item. The transfers are crisp and sharp, and any glaze cracks are consistent with the age of the item. The jug is in its original condition, with one hairline.
SN009
£325
Crimean War 1855. This porcelain bodied jug was produced by Samuel Alcock. It measures 8inches in height and has a diameter of 3.5 inches. It is a particularly attractive shape, enhanced by the simplicity of design; crossed flags, and the inscription “May They Ever Be United”. The moulded spout and handle, as with many Alcock jugs are richly decorated. The extravagant use of gilding, which shows no signs of wear, gives the article a feeling of richness and sumptuousness. Either side and at the base of the handle are the usual stress hairlines, attributed to the shape of the body of the jug. However, when it is placed on a flat surface they are not visible. The overall condition of the item is good, with no restoration.