Lot 595
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A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE COMMEMORATIVE JUG printed with a portrait medallion of Sir Francis Burdett above black script, the sides with iron-red and silver lustre flowers and the rim similar (rim chips), circa 1810 -- 4¾in. (12cm.) high; a Derby Imari-pattern campana-shaped vase (one handle lacking, gilding worn), iron-red printed marks, circa 1810 -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; and a Derby (Stevenson & Hancock) miniature mug painted with two bouquets and an insect, circa 1860 (3)

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A STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE COMMEMORATIVE JUG printed with a portrait medallion of Sir Francis Burdett above black script, the sides with iron-red and silver lustre flowers and the rim similar (rim chips), circa 1810 -- 4¾in. (12cm.) high; a Derby Imari-pattern campana-shaped vase (one handle lacking, gilding worn), iron-red printed marks, circa 1810 -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high; and a Derby (Stevenson & Hancock) miniature mug painted with two bouquets and an insect, circa 1860 (3)

Lot Essay

Sir Francis Burdett, M.P. for Westminster, 1807-37, was imprisoned in the Tower on the orders of the Speaker for 'breach of privilege' on April 6th 1810. Commemorative wares were issued celebrating his release several weeks later.

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