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Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814
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Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814

19th century
Sold 8 March 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
This “Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814” found a buyer.

It was listed by Gillers Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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This rare creamware tankard is decorated with this unique caricature design that was published in London during January of 1813. The motif printed in blue and white is the famous print, known as "Cossack Mode of Attack", depicting three Cossacks on horseback charging at two French hussars. As this theme was copied several times, sometimes we can see it described as "Cossack Mode of Attack", and sometimes as "Russian mode of Attack".You can see this print in the British Museum, museum number 1948, 0214.793

After the disastrous Russian campaign, Napoleon left his army and returned to Paris alone in 1812.

"Cossack Mode of Attack" is based upon an English copy of one of the plates from ABCs of the Year 1812

by the Russian caricaturist Ivan Terebenev. A number of Terebenev’s designs were picked up by British

printsellers in 1813 and then reworked as full-blown copperplate engravings which could be sold to

discerning English audiences.

409 g

15 cm in height

20 cm in width

11 cm in depth

Excellent antique condition, the tip of the spout has a small crack, poorly visible haircrack on the spout, on the handle there are minor chips on the enamel, on the body there are spots in several places, otherwise excellent condition, especially for a jug that is two centuries in age. Please carefully regard all photos.

Item will be sent fully tracked and insured.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Staffordshire Transferware Pearlware Jug to the 19th Century.

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SA1129042
Description
This rare creamware tankard is decorated with this unique caricature design that was published in London during January of 1813.
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The motif printed in blue and white is the famous print, known as "Cossack Mode of Attack", depicting three Cossacks on horseback charging at two French hussars.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

As this theme was copied several times, sometimes we can see it described as "Cossack Mode of Attack", and sometimes as "Russian mode of Attack".You can see this print in the British Museum, museum number 1948, 0214.793

fig 1. A cream-coloured Staffordshire pearlware jug featuring blue transfer-printed historical scenes of mounted figures and patterned borders.
fig 1. Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814

After the disastrous Russian campaign, Napoleon left his army and returned to Paris alone in 1812.

"Cossack Mode of Attack" is based upon an English copy of one of the plates from ABCs of the Year 1812

fig 2. A cream-coloured Staffordshire pearlware jug featuring blue transfer-printed historical scenes of mounted figures and patterned borders.
fig 2. Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814

by the Russian caricaturist Ivan Terebenev. A number of Terebenev’s designs were picked up by British

printsellers in 1813 and then reworked as full-blown copperplate engravings which could be sold to

discerning English audiences.

fig 3. A cream-coloured Staffordshire pearlware jug featuring blue transfer-printed historical scenes of mounted figures and patterned borders.
fig 3. Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814

409 g

15 cm in height

20 cm in width

11 cm in depth

Excellent antique condition, the tip of the spout has a small crack, poorly visible haircrack on the spout, on the handle there are minor chips on the enamel, on the body there are spots in several places, otherwise excellent condition, especially for a jug that is two centuries in age. Please carefully regard all photos.

Item will be sent fully tracked and insured.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Staffordshire Transferware Pearlware Jug to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129042
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A cream-coloured Staffordshire pearlware jug featuring blue transfer-printed historical scenes of mounted figures and patterned borders.
Rare Staffordshire Transfer Pearlware Pottery Jug, “Cossack Mode of Attack”,1814
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A cream-coloured Staffordshire pearlware jug featuring blue transfer-printed historical scenes of mounted figures and patterned borders.
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  • ObjectJugs and Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPearlware pottery, Ceramic, Earthenware
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsTransfer-printed figures, Cossack cavalry scene, Geometric rim border, Scalloped base

Pearlware is a fine earthenware developed in Staffordshire, England, during the late 18th century, featuring a thin glaze with a bluish tint that pooled in crevices, designed to mimic Chinese export porcelain.

These pieces were crafted from refined earthenware clays and decorated using the transfer printing technique, where an engraved copper plate applied an ink design onto the ceramic body prior to glazing and firing.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit fine overall crazing in the glaze, soft blue transfer hues characteristic of cobalt oxide used during the period, and earthenware bodies that lack modern ceramic markings.

Antique ceramic vessels can be displayed as standalone decorative accents on open shelving, mantelpieces, or side tables, adding historical texture and a classic blue-and-white colour palette to modern spaces.

Pearlware should be washed gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap when necessary, avoiding dishwashers, harsh abrasives, and prolonged submersion to protect the fragile historic glaze and crazing.
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