The Distin Family - The Saxe Horn Performers Jug
Manufacturer
Samuel Alcock & Co.
(Burslem, Staffordshire, ca. 1828 - 1859)
Date1830-1840
MediumStoneware
DimensionsOverall: 7 inches (17.78 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Burnap
Object number41-23/80
MarkingsOn bottom, transfer mark: Royal Arms and "SAML ALCOCK & CO"
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DescriptionWhite body, inside glazed, outside smear-glaze. Molded in panels of "The Distin Family--The Saxw Horn Performers", five panels each being a portrait in white relief of a member of the family with instrument in hand; background lavender
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Giovanni Giardini
18th century
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