"Staffordshire Crimean War Alliance Jug By G.f. Bowers C.1857"
A rare Staffordshire ceramic jug by George Frederick Bowers, c.1857, commemorating the UK‑France‑Ottoman alliance of the Crimean War. Transfer‑printed and hand‑painted in vibrant enamels with a scalloped rim, gilded rope‑twist handle, flags labeled Alma, Inkerman, Balaclava, Sebastopol, Silistria, Kalafat, royal arms, and patriotic mottos. Dedicated to Sam Harolding (b.1855), base marked “GFB” within a Staffordshire Knot.Dimensions: 20 cm H × 20 cm W × 15 cm D; Weight: 874 gCondition: Tiny chip at base, slight enamel yellowing, rim gilding scuffs, minor paint losses, no cracks, no restoration.Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.