Sarreguemines Majolica 'Uncle Sam' America Character Jug

Object Description

Sarreguemines Majolica jug/pitcher which features a character jug depicting the head of a man wearing a stars-and-stripes hat. This jug represents ‘Uncle Sam,’ a national personification of the USA. Colouration: pink, grey, blue, are predominant. The piece bears maker’s marks for the Sarreguemines pottery. Bears a pattern number, ‘4316 530’.

Object Condition

Good. KILN EFFECTS: over glazed chip to the brim of the hat. RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched hairline to the rim.

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