OF ROYAL INTEREST - a Herculaneum drabware jug
Lot 11
Lot 11
OF ROYAL INTEREST - a Herculaneum drabware jug, 1809, of bellied cylindrical form, printed in underglaze black to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of George III with the Royal Coat of Arms, three masted sailing ship and a view of a prison "Let the Prisoners go Free ...", unmarked, 9" high N.B. See May (J&J) - Commemorative Pottery 1780-1900 discussing the rare print which celebrates the Grand National Jubilee Amnesty where deserter's and all armed forces' offences were pardoned, a subscription was raised to discharge insolvent debtors and an amnesty for all Prisoners of War (except the French...) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)