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w04371Description
HUD / w04371
8" high Liverpool Jug
Below pouring lip is bow with hanging grapes. On back is picture of sweethearts embraced with ship in background. On front are two ships with the words: 'The engagement Between the NYMPH 32 Guns 250 men & CLEOPATRA 40 Guns 320 men 18 June 1798'.
Given by Roland Howard estate 1988
English, Liverpool creamware jug made for the American trade, decorated in black transfer. Depicts man and woman in farewell embrace, ship in background. "The engagement between the Nymph 32 guns and the Cleopatra 40 guns 18 June 1798". 8"h. c. 1799-1800.