Pitcher

Object Name:

Pitcher

Object ID:

1980.047.32

Place of Origin:

England

Date:

1810-1835

Description:

Pitcher. Copper lustre glaze over redware. Bulbous bottom with tall, slightly flaring neck. S-shaped handle. Spout opposite the handle. Exterior fully glazed with copper lustre except for two oval segments, which are white with a transfer-printed design in purple showing a child on the back of a large dog. Mountains in the background. The print is titled "THE LITTLE JOCKEY". The child wears a dress with puffy sleeves, a feathered hat, and carries a riding crop in one hand. The same design is on the opposite side. Interior of neck and spout are copper lustre. Interior of the body is white glazed. Handle is also copper lustre. Shallow circular base ring present. Oval-shaped sticker on bottom with the number "1[77]", near center of bowl is written "#177" under cream-colored glaze.
Excellent condition. According to Curator Jim Garvin who visited the donor, Mrs. Duckworth apparently had many pieces marked "THE LITTLE JOCKEY." Chip on bottom of foot. Cracks on body.

Material:

Ceramic

Dimensions:

H-6.4 W-7.75 Dia-5.2 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Alma Duckworth

People:

Duckworth, Alma (1899-2003)