Jug
Date1826-1838
Artist/Maker
Tucker & Hemphill
1831-1837
Maker
Tucker Porcelain Manufactory
1826-1838
MediumHard-paste porcelain
DimensionsOH: 9 1/2"
OL: 7 5/8" (handle to spout)
OD: 5 15/16"
OL: 7 5/8" (handle to spout)
OD: 5 15/16"
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Rumford, II
Object number1972-98
DescriptionA jug or pitcher of vasiform body with proud neck flaring gracefully. The spout flaring outward in a sort of C-scroll. The handle high and looped close to the body. The bottom inch of the body ribbed above a slightly swollen foot. The spout and the upper terminal of the handle with molded leaves. The foot ring trapezoidal in shape. The cool white glaze over the white body. The jug heavy and the potting thick, but not coarsely done. Mold lines evident on body below spout and both on and below handle. Gilt decoration comprising bands to the top edge, the bottom of the neck, and the foot. The handle with a gilt tassel. Both sides of the body with gilt script initials "NMT" above a flourish.Inscription(s)Both sides of the body with gilt script initials "NMT" above a flourish.Mark(s)NoneProvenanceNathan and Martha Tyson (nee Ellicott, b. 1795, d. 1873), Baltimorethence by descent to granddaughter, Jane Smith Taliaferro
her heir, Lewis Rumford II (great-grandson of Martha Tyson)
ca. 1750
ca. 1750
ca. 1745
