Jug
Creamware jug, transfer-printed in black with a portrait of Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792) within standards and naval trophies. Inscribed above 'Sr Geor. Bridges Rodney Bart', 'You Frenchmen & you Spaniards/Interrupt us if you dare,/We'll give you thundering Broadsides/From our English Men of War.' On the other side a man of war under sail and inscription: 'See Rodney's flag/once more display'd/Upon the Deck/he stands/Old England's glory/Never shall fade Nor tarnish/in his hands'; 'British Tars for Ever'. The jug is slightly flared at the base with a thin red painted rim.
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Object Details
ID: | AAA4368 |
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Collection: | Decorative art |
Type: | Jug |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Aynsley, John; Aynsley, John |
Date made: | circa 1780 |
People: | Rodney, George Brydges |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 160 x 160 x 115 mm |