Name/Title
Liverpool PitcherDescription
Liverpool pitcher made for the American market. Cream in color with faded brown design. On one side, design is of an eagle with ribbon reading "E Pluribus Unum." Around eagle are words "Arms of the United States" and "May success attend our agriculture, trade, and manufactures." On the reverse side is image of man with scythe and woman with a butter churn. In between woman and man are coat of arms with sheaf of grain, winnow basket, and hay rakes. Surrounding image are the words "The Farmers Arms God Speed the Plow" and "In God is our Trust."Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
British UnknownRole
CeramicistDate made
circa 1790 - circa 1810Time Period
late 18th early 19th centuriesPlace
City
Liverpool, EnglandRegion
Western EuropeContinent
EuropeNotes
Made about 1790-1800 in one of factories in Liverpool making this type of ware, this one for the American market.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Around image of farmer and farmers coat of armsTranscription
"The Farmers Arms" "God Speed the Plow" "In God is our Trust" Type
InscriptionLocation
Around eagleTranscription
"Arms of the United States" "May success attend our agriculture, trade, and manufactures"Dimensions
Height
20 cmWidth
13.8 cmDiameter
11.7 cmDimension Notes
Diameter measured at base. The width measures the opening at the top including the spout.Condition
Overall Condition
FairCondition Detail
Crack, FadingNotes
Some cracks and color fading
