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Lot Number: 136
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Rare DECATOR and Major General BROWN War of 1812 Heroes Transfers, Beautiful Small Size Lusterware Pitcher

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c. 1816 War of 1812 Era, Patriotic Lusterware Small Pitcher with Transfer of American Major General Jacob Jennings Brown, Niagara Falls, and Commander Stephen Decatur, English Import, Extremely Fine.

Sharply detailed, this lovely 4.75” high x 3” diameter base, white decorative Historical Creamware Pitcher. There is metallic bronze glaze on rims and beneath spout, and two crisp bold black transfer prints depicting: “Major Genl. BROWN” (Jacob Jennings Brown) shown in uniform, surrounded by militaria, and scene of Niagara Falls with “DECATOR” (spelled wrong!) (Stephen Decatur, Jr.), his Portrait surrounded by militaria, a three-masted warship, and cannon. There are lovely bronze luster glazes line at the rims, the handle, and base, with additional floral sprays on the handle and beneath the spout, with only minor wear to the glaze lines on the top, spout, and handle. Full complete choice quality transfer prints display very light wear. This important patriotic War of 1812 Commemorative Lusterware Pitcher is the only example we have offered, and are much rarer than the more common George Washington memorial pitchers. Listed in Arman as illustration B.8 page 71 (Mc 10B) called “Extremely Rare” and valued at $3,500 when issued in 1998.

Provenance: Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II
Jacob Jennings Brown (1775-1828) was an American army officer in the War of 1812. In May, 1813, he defeated a British attempt to take Sackets Harbor, N.Y., and the next year became Commander of the Niagara frontier. Brown crossed the Niagara, took Fort Erie and drove the British back toward York (now Toronto). On July 25, 1814, he fought the Battle of Lundy's Lane, in which he was wounded. From 1821 to 1828 Brown served as General-in-Chief of the U.S. Army.

Stephen Decatur, Jr. (1779-1820), was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in actions at Tripoli, Libya, and in the War of 1812. In the War of 1812 Decatur commanded three vessels, with the frigate United States as his flagship. Known for his reckless bravery and stubborn patriotism, he is also remembered for his famous toast: “Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right; but our country, right or wrong !”
Keywords: War of 1812, Niagara Falls, Patriotic, Lusterware, Pitcher, Hero, DECATOR, Stephen Decatur, Portrait, George Washington, Ambassador J. William Middendorf II
Lot Number: 136
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