Prattware Pottery Jug, ‘Admiral Duncan, C. 1798.

Name: Prattware Pottery Jug, ‘Admiral Duncan, C. 1798.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA654535
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Philip Carrol Antiques

Description

Staffordshire pottery ‘Prattware’ jug, c. 1798. Made to commemorate Admiral Duncan, and his role at the Battle of Camperdown. Moulded to both sides, with three quarter length portraits of Admiral Duncan above dolphins, and between ships. The base and the neck, moulded with continuous bands of acanthus leaf; the whole decorated in rich ‘Pratt’ glazes. Having a simple loop handle, moulded with a further acanthus leaf.

Inscribed ‘AdmL. Duncan.’

Height - 12.8 cm, 5 1/8”.

Width - 12 cm, 4 3/4”.

Depth - 9 cm, 3 1/2”.

Condition - Chip to rim - please see images for detail.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.8cm (5.04")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA654535

Description

Staffordshire pottery ‘Prattware’ jug, c. 1798. Made to commemorate Admiral Duncan, and his role at the Battle of Camperdown.

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Moulded to both sides, with three quarter length portraits of Admiral Duncan above dolphins, and between ships.

Philip Carrol Antiques

The base and the neck, moulded with continuous bands of acanthus leaf; the whole decorated in rich ‘Pratt’ glazes. Having a simple loop handle, moulded with a further acanthus leaf.

Inscribed ‘AdmL. Duncan.’

Height - 12.8 cm, 5 1/8”.

Width - 12 cm, 4 3/4”.

Depth - 9 cm, 3 1/2”.