New photography by Pat Cagney captured with a digital camera.

Jug

Manufacturer Worcester Porcelain Company (British)

Dateca. 1757-58

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions5 3/4 × 5 1/4 × 4 1/4 in. (14.6 × 13.3 × 10.8 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II

Object numberL2005.10.86

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DescriptionThis is a 'King of Prussia' Baluster-Form Jug. Printed in black on one side with a half-length portrait of Frederick the Great [version number 2] by Robert Hancock from Richard Houston's engraving after a portrait by Antoine Pesne, above a scroll, the date 1757 and the title KING of PRUSSIA, above him a flying cherub holiding a wreath, on the reverse the angel of 'Fame' [version number 1] blowing two trumpets, and beneath the spout a cluster of inscribed pennants and 'Military Trophies' above the anchor rebus of Richard Holdship and the inscription RH Worcester, the back with an S-scroll handle.