Staffordshire Sunderland Lustreware Water Pitcher Clipper Ship Verse Transfer

ANTIQUE SUNDERLAND LUSTRE TRANSFERWARE PITCHER

Very large Sunderland lustreware pitcher with three-masted ship on forward face, verse on one side, and motto on the third.

Handle in perfect condition and undamaged.

Beautiful pink lustre with nice colored transfers.

Motto: "Let Love Abide Till Death Devide"

Verse:

Distress me with those tears no more
One Kiss my Girl and then adieu!
The last boat destined for the shore,
Waits dearest Girl alone for you.
Soon soon before the light winds borne
Shall I be sever'd from your sight,
You let the lonely hours to mourn
And weep thro' many a stormy night

Crazing, discoloration, chip on top of lip, small tight hairline on inside not visible on outside.

9.25" tall and about 9 at the widest point.

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