Ceramic Liverpool jug c. 1800. plain rim and base, simple handle On one side, in oval frame with floral motif (laurel?), in black: On clouds, 2 seated women in classical attire (Plenty with cornucopia and Justice with scales) flanking portrait medalion labeled below "John Adams" (in scroll) and "President of the United States of America." Behind medallion is a winged cherub with Liberty (Phrygian) cap on stick. On other side, frameless, polichrome: Three-masted sailing ship. Hull in yellow, black, and white. Small figures of crew on deck. American flag in red, white, blue with16 stars in 3 rows flying at stern. Pennant flying from tallest mast Under spout: Garland of wheat sheaves and grape vine surrounding monogram "F" Below, in oval frame, female figure in classical attire labeled "Hope" leaning on anchor. Around plain rim, floral garland American brigatine on the other/polychrome transfer print.
