£75 - £100
Early 19th century Pearlware and lustre commemorative jug, circa 1820, printed in brown with a portrait of Queen Caroline and inscribed 'Her Majesty Queen Caroline of England', the reverse printed with a 'Green Bag' verse contained with a cartouche listing Whig supporters of the Queen., 5.5" high
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** Sotheby's ex lot 345, 18 July 1995
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** Whig supporters rallied around Queen Caroline during the "Queen Caroline Affair" in 1820, opposing the government's attempt to divorce her and strip her of her title through a Bill of Pains and Penalties
small chip to the spout rim, mild glaze flaws as expected for the period - see images for guidance
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