A GILT AND ENAMELED PORCELAIN PITCHER

TUCKER AND HEMPILL CHINA FACTORY, (1826-1832) PHILADELPHIA; MOLDED BY ANDREW CRAIG WALKER, PHILADELPHIA, DATED 1835

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A GILT AND ENAMELED PORCELAIN PITCHER
TUCKER AND HEMPILL CHINA FACTORY, (1826-1832) PHILADELPHIA; MOLDED BY ANDREW CRAIG WALKER, PHILADELPHIA, DATED 1835
Centering bouquets of flowers on either side, the name "Wm Henderson 1835" under spout; inscribed "W" on the bottom.
7 1/2 in high

Lot Essay

The block-letter "W" on the bottom refers to Andrew Craig Walker, who was employed as a modeller at the Tucker China Factory between 1826 and 1832. This pitcher is rare in that it is marked by the modeller, as well as with the name of the person it was made for and the date.

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