Rare cruche pichet lapin 8" bi couleur noir/marron Staffordshire avec homme tendance et lévriers

Seller: Alley-Antiques DESCRIPTION: Antique Staffordshire English Tansferware. This is a very rare early transferware pitcher jug. Dates to the late 1830s to early 1840s. It is in a pattern I am not familiar with (which says a lot in that I have about 30 years of specialization with early transferware). It is a two color, bi color transfer with black and brown. The pattern is called "Man and Hounds". Maker is unknown. It has a black transfer with a different view of the hunters, drinking and smoking, on each side. The front has a brown transfer of a hare or rabbit. Instead of a makers mark on the bottom, the bottom has another scene and marked "Man and Hounds". The jug has a hexagonal form with molded shell shaped pattern under spout. Beautiful and rare early bi color transferware pitcher jug. Antique. Over 175 years old. Condition is good for age. There are 3 minor small chip / flakes along the upper rim and spout (last 3 pics show all 3). No other chips, cracks, or repairs. Typical crazing. Some minor wear and scratches typical for age and use. There may be typical in-the-making imperfections like stilt marks, sand grit loss, glaze bubbles that may be noticed. Beautiful rare pattern that is over 175 year old. Must have for the transferware collector, as when will you see another. Measures about 8"  tall at top of handle. Guaranteed old and dating to the 1830s, 1840s of the 19th Century. Look at pics as they are considered part of the description. Shipping total includes insurance, confirmation. BID WITH CONFIDENCE . We have been long time collectors and dealers of early English Transferware, Quality 19th century furniture, and Victoriana. We have been selling on Ebay since 1997.We always strive to describe the items to the best of our abilities. All items we sell are old and will show appropriate wear and tear, the pieces will not look brand new. They will have character. If you have any questions feel free to email us. This is an auction and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. TERMS: International buyers must have 10 feedback or more (or contact us prior to bidding). We accept credit cards through Paypal. Buyer pays shipping, handling, and insurance. Payment must clear before pick-up or shipping of an item. We need to hear from the high bidder within 2 days of auction end. Payment needs to arrive within 2 days after the auction, or we reserve the right to sell to the second highest bidder or relist the item, unless prior arrangement has been made. We usually ship 3 to 5 days after payment clears. All items sold as-is where-is. We are only responsible for the item while in our possession. We will not be held responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping. We will pack all items VERY WELL with bubble wrap and peanuts(furniture will be packed by the shipper). That is why ALL of the items purchased require insurance. In the unlikely event an item is damaged or lost by the mail/shipper we will work with you to help you file your claim, but the settlement will be between you and the carrier. Buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements on furniture items. We do have the phone number/email address of a couple of good shippers and will forward this if needed. When bidding on this item you agree to the terms listed above. Check out our other auctions for other early transferware and quality antiques. Thanks