English, likely Staffordshire, circa 1820s. Scarce George IV lustreware earthenware jug, relief molded and polychrome painted with blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, and brown enamels with pink-copper lustre. The ovoid form jug with curved neck, projecting lip, and a scrolled leafy loop handle. Decorated on both sides with a cameo- type bust of Queen Caroline above two foliated strips inscribed 'SUCCESS' and 'TO QUEEN CAROLINE', within a beaded surround all on a copper-pink oval. Below is a band of lustre and white beading. On each side of the neck is a relief floral spray painted in enamels and pink lustre. A strip of lustre stylized foliage runs from lip to foot; the rim has a lustre 'rope' molded edge. The underside of foot is slightly recessed and glazed. Apparently unmarked. Approximate height 6.5", width 7.5" (handle to spout),
Provenance: From the Estate of Mary L. Haugk, Lawrenceville, Georgia. Note: This same jug is on display at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
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