Lot Essay
Cf. David Drakard, op. cit., p.216, pl.606 for a variation on the Duke of Wellington portrait and p.222, pl. 623 for the portrait of the King; see also J. & J. May, op. cit., p.110, pl.179.
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An English creamware transfer-printed oviform jug
probably Herculaneum, printed with a half-length portrait of the Duke of Wellington within an oval panel above military trophies, titled The Duke of Wellington. K.B. & c. & c., the reverse with a portrait of George III celebrating the 51st year of his reign, named for MARY HOCKIN within a wreath, circa 1815 (some scratches, flaking to enamels and footrim chip) -- 20.5cm. high
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probably Herculaneum, printed with a half-length portrait of the Duke of Wellington within an oval panel above military trophies, titled The Duke of Wellington. K.B. & c. & c., the reverse with a portrait of George III celebrating the 51
See illustration