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Susan's Political Collection

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£195  

Sir Francis Burdett Jug Circa 1810. This is a pottery green bodied jug of ovaloid shape commemorating an important event in Britain’s parliamentary history.  It has a height of 12cms and a base moulded cane work pattern.  Under the spout and behind the handle is a similar pattern in a fan like shape.  The front central cartouche is a moulded ¼ size portrait of Burdett, with the impressed inscription “Sir Francis Burdett Bart.”.  The reverse shows a moulded seated figure entitled “Justice”.  The handle is attractively shaped and good.  There has been a professional restoration to the lip and a body crack which has been sealed.  All the mouldings are crisp and well defined, with only the slightest of slight rubbings to Burdett’s nose  This is a most unusual item made more attractive by its colour and mouldings commemorating one of Britain’s early political activists.

£110

Richard Cobden Jug Circa 1860.  This is a pottery jug made to commemorate Richard Cobden of the Anti Corn Law League.  It is of pitcher shape with a height of 21cms and a base diameter of 9cms.  It is delicately moulded around the top rim, neck and handle and the mouldings have been accentuated by green and pink enamel and orange line lustre.  On the front against a pink background is a white moulded portrait of Cobden, encircled by a laurel wreath painted various shades of green.  Within the pink background is the impressed inscription “Cobden”.  The item is in its original condition, there being slight wear to the orange lustre rim and rubbing to the moulded face, (front only).  There is one star crack by the base of the handle but this is reflected in the price. The glaze is clear, clean and bright with any crazing commensurate with age the moulding is crisp and well defined.  This is a rare, impressive and colourful commemorative.

£145

Commemorative cream jug for the Reform of Parliament Circa 1832.  This is an exquisitely shaped cream jug, total height 10cms and the diameter at the base measures 4cms.  On the bulbous body there are three transfers, Baron Brougham and Vaux  &Lord John Russell.  Separating the two is a transfer depicting the Crown and the floral emblems of the British Isles.  The citation “Champions of Reform” is quite clearly printed.  Further decoration can be found on the handle, and on the out edge of the rim of the item.  There is some crazing consistent with the age of the item, but the glaze is clean and bright.  It is a superb example in excellent condition which is all the more surprising considering its size.

£225 

   Repeal of the Corn Laws Plate Circa 1850  This is a delightful pottery child’s plate produced to commemorate the repeal of the Corn Laws.  It has a diameter of 15.5cms.  The 3cms border has a superb crisply moulded pattern and the irregular edge of the plate is lined with puce lustre.  The central black transfer is strong with excellent definition and is all there.  It shows farming implements, ears of corn etc.  Roses, thistles and shamrocks can be found together with the commemoration “Our bread untaxed, our commerce free”.  The careful use of red, green, blue and yellow enamel further enhances its appearance.  The glaze is clean, clear and bright and there is no discolouration.  It is a superb example, rarely found in such immaculate condition

SP005

 £125

Gladstone and Bright Pottery mug.  Circa 1860.This barrel shaped mug has a height of 11.5cms and a top rim diameter of 8cms.  It has two black printed transfers, Gladstone on the front and Bright on the back.  Further decoration can be found on the handle, which is good and around the inner and outer rim.The commemoration identifying the portraits is strong and clear as are all the transfers.  The glaze is clear, clean and bright with any crazing commensurate with age.  The item is in excellent original condition with only minor rim wear.

SP006

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Reform of Parliament Mug Circa 1832 This mug is splendid example of a commemorative item produced at the time of the Great  Reform Bill.  Measuring 8.5cms in height, with a diameter of 8cms. it is richly decorated with  strong purple l transfers.  It shows Britannia flanked by the naval ensign marked with the word “Reform” and the cornucopia of Plenty, treading underfoot the broken gun of war, and spearing with a staff topped by the cap of liberty, the writhing devil of Jacobinism.  The inclusion of the latter makes this a slightly rare transfer.  Britannia is watched by the British lion couchant that in his turn is flanked by a white flag marked “Union”.  In the distance is a sailing ship in full rig, representing the benefits of trade.  The inside rim of the mug has transfers showing the national emblems, and the slogans, Unity and Liberty, Commerce and Freedom.  All transfers have very clear definition and detail, the glaze is excellent showing very little wear for an item of this age. The item is in excellent original condition, with only one hairline which does not detract from its appearance.

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