Antique English pottery prattware commemorative pitcher celebrating Nelson and Britannia

Reference: 4967

Dated: c. 1800 Staffordshire England

A fine, handsome and rare prattware pottery commemorative relief moulded pitcher celebrating Nelson and Britannia.
The relief moulded cartouches of Nelson, a man of war under sale, Britannia with lion flanked by a hussar and foot soldier are spectacular with crisp and good detail. There is extra detail at the top border of military insignia of trophies of war with flags, drums, spears sabres and cannon. The underglaze colour application of pratt colours is exceptional.
A similar piece is located in the NAtional Maritime Mueum London reference L17

Dimensions: 7.50 inch high

Medium: prattware pratt pottery earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Minor restoration to chip at rim/spout

Literature: Page 159 PRATT WARE by John and Griseld Lewis 1780-1840 published by The Antique Collectors Club.England.

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