A visually stunning Lafayette jug with both of his most popular transfers represented. Beautifully accompanied by 2 of the rarest Lafayette plates. This could be the start of a wonderful collection of Lafayette pieces which all began in 1824 when he, as a beloved Revolutionary War hero, made a triumphal return to America. He was greeted by huge crowds wherever he went.
See also DIA866 for more plates. The plates are mint. Museum quality invisible restoration to several minor imperfections in the top rim of the jug.
The jug is priced at $2750 and the plates are $1650 each.
Dealer | Artemis Gallery |
Date: | c. 1824 |
Origin | England for the American market |
Artist/Maker | |
Measurements | H. (jug) 8" |
Inventory | View Dealer's Inventory |
Website | http://www.ArtemisAntiques.com |
Price | jug-2750, plates-1650 each |
Contact | Jesse & Carol Goldberg, 914-669-5971 or Artemis@optonline.net |