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5 . WASHINGTON & FRANKLIN COLONIAL AMERICAN MAP & FIRE ENGINE MOTIF LIVERPOOL JUG . 9.25 ” tall . c . 1789 . Transfer features Washington and Liberty , who holds a pole w / Liberty cap atop , advancing while gesturing to a map of the original 13 colonies w / the personification of fame above . At right is Benjamin Franklin w / justice and wisdom dictating text that he writes in the book on his lap . Other side has black enamel hand painted early fire engine pumper framed by a ornate floral border . Owner ’ s initials and 15 star federal eagle under spout . Scattered faint staining and typical light even crazing . No signs of restoration . VF . One of our favorite transfers and a fine example made all the more interesting w / the presence of the fire motif . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J ) $ 300.00 6 . BENJAMIN FRANKLIN & HENRY LAURENS SOFTPASTE LIVERPOOL BOWL . 7.25 ” dia . c . 1788 . Perimeter transfers feature profile of Laurens w / text “ His Ex . Henry Laurens President Of The Congress ”, “ Success To America ” in wreath , Franklin w / text “ Benj . Franklin L . L . D . F . R . S ” and 15 star federal eagle . Interior of bowl shows larger 15 star federal eagle . Moderate wear to interior transfer and top of Laurens ’ head is slightly cropped as made . No signs of restoration . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J ) $ 300.00 7 . BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BATTERSEA ENAMEL TRINKET BOX . 1.75 ” long . 1 ” tall . c . 1790-1810 . “ Dr . Franklin ” is pictured in his fur hat on this polychromed portrait box . Hinged lid reveals remnant of silver mirror backing under glass on underside . Near seamless touch ups along right side of coat and into hat . VG . A charming artifact of the founding father and only the second we can recall encountering in our 57 years . See next lot for matching George Washington . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( K ) $ 500.00 8 . GEORGE WASHINGTON BATTERSEA ENAMEL TRINKET BOX . 1.75 ” long . 1 ” tall . c . 1790-1810 . “ Gen Washington ” is pictured in ornate uniform w / epaulettes on this polychromed portrait box . Hinged lid reveals mirror on underside . Four tiny seamless touch ups , two affecting topmost part of portrait . Interior has some flaking loss of enamel not affecting display . Fine . A charming artifact of the first President and hero of the Revolutionary War . See previous lot for matching Benjamin Franklin . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00
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