Crimea and maritime interest: five Sunderland lustreware jug...

Crimea and maritime interest: five Sunderland lustreware jugs

19th century: the largest with 'May they ever be united' and 'Success to the farmer...'; British and French flags and 'CRIMEA', 'The Sailor's Return' and a verdse 'England, England, glorious name...'; a tromp l'oeil upside down portrait 'The Fortune Hunter, the Rich Widow', 'Mariner's Arms' and a verse; the Iron Bridge at Sunderland and two verses; a smaller jug with sailing ship and verse 'Tis a very good world for to live in...' (5)

Dimensions: height 22.5cm (tallest)

Condition: Largest: two old restorations to rim

CRIMEA: rim crack and some staining

Upside down portrait: light surface wear, otherwise fine

Iron Bridge: surface wear and pouring spout restored

Smaller jug: surface wear, otherwise fine