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20 . “ JOHN ADAMS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ” LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE JUG . 9.75 ” tall . c . 1797 . Transfer w / portrait of the second President framed by federal eagle at top , oak leaf border and cherub w / quill in hand below . Verse on other side reads “ As He Tills Your Rich Globe , The Old Peasant Shall Tell , While His Bosom With Liberty Glows , How Your Warren Expired , How Montgomery Fell , And How Washington Humbled Your Foes ” and is framed by “ Liberty ” cap flanked by flag and banner at top w /“ Independence ” in banner surrounded by graphic of agriculture , industry , and culture below . Additional transfers under spout feature oak leaf framed “ Success To America ” and a 15 star
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federal eagle . Surface cleaning and seamless restoration to spout , top edge and a hairline crack that extended into top of portrait . Displaying VF . An impressive rarity w / imposing presence one of only three known to us . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00 21 . ADAMS COPPER WHEEL CUT GLASS PLAQUE PORTRAIT C . 1797 . 4.5x6.5 ” painted frame holds 3.5x4.5 ” black glass matte surrounding John Adams copper-wheel-cut portrait . The reflective nature of the copper creates an appealing visual dimension . Frame has chipping as seen , not affecting the portrait . Only one known to us . Featured in the Keynoter Spring 2007 on pg . 9 . A rare opportunity to acquire a display artifact from a founding father and our second President . Fine . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( K ) $ 500.00
22 . WASHINGTON , FRANKLIN & ADAMS LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE PUNCH BOWL . 4.5 ” tall . 11 ” dia . Sides depict and identify “ His Excellency / George Washington ”, “ John Adams , President of the United States ” and “ Ben ’ j Franklin .” Fourth side depicts victorious Washington standing on defeated British lion w / soldiers and ship background . Polychrome ship in bowl center . Sides w / six small military themes . “ CD ” appears below ship . Restortation to edges and base w / some inpainting of transfers . Displays VF . Impressive . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( J / K ) $ 300.00 23 . THOMAS JEFFERSON PORTRAIT “ HERCULANEUM POTTERY ” LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE JUG . 10.5 ” tall . 11 ” handle to spout . “ Thomas Jefferson President Of The United States Of America ” above portrait surrounded by linked states and wreath . Rev . w / large ship waving US Flag . Federal Eagle below spout identifies “ Herculaneum Pottery Liverpool ” as maker . Restoration to base , reattach handle and spout . Stress crack appears top and bottom of handle . Scattered hairlines appear on body of this large pitcher not affecting transfers . A sizable and impressive item . VG . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( L ) $ 1,000.00 24 . THOMAS JEFFERSON PORTRAIT BATTERSEA CURTAIN TIE BACK PAIR . 2 ” dia . brass frames hold pair of 1.5 ” “ Thos . Jefferson ” battersea tie backs . Front to end of threaded posts 3 ”. Free of any chips or cracks . Jefferson seldom appears on the market compared to Washington varieties . Rare . Exc . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( K ) $ 500.00
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