Porcelain -- Collectors and collecting -- United States; Pottery -- Collectors and collecting -- United States
A portrait of Lawrence in copper-lustre on cream-ware pitcher, with
motto, “Don’t surrender the ship.” His dying words, “Don’t give up the
ship,” have become a national watchword. On the other side of pitcher, a
portrait of Decatur, with his name.
118. Bainbridge. Portrait.
A mug with a portrait of Bainbridge, with words, “Commodore Bainbridge,”
and his characteristic words, “Avast, boys, she’s struck!” Commodore
Bainbridge commanded the Constitution—Old Ironsides.
“On Brazil’s coast She ruled the roost
When Bainbridge was her Captain.”
119. Hull. Portrait.
A pitcher bearing portrait of Captain Hull, and the words, “Captain
Hull, of the Constitution.” On the other side, a portrait with the
words, “Captain Jones, of the Macedonian.”
120. Pike. Portrait.
A pitcher with the portrait of General Z. M. Pike; above it the word
“Pike;” below, his noble words, “Be always ready to die for your
country.” On the other side, a portrait and name, “Captain Jones, of the
Macedonian.” A specimen can be seen in the collection of the Bostonian
Society in the old State-House in Boston.
121. Pike. Portrait.
Same portrait of Pike and same legend as No. 120. On the other side,
portrait of Hull and legend, “Captain Hull, of the Constitution.”
122. Jones. Portrait.
Plate with a portrait of Captain Jones printed in blue in the centre,
with a ship on the left and flags on the right. Black shell border.
Impressed mark, “Davenport.” This description was given me by Mr. Prime.
Jones. Portrait.
See No. 120.
123. Preble. Portrait.
A pitcher with a good portrait of Preble, signed “D,” with a figure of
Fame on one side and the American flag on the other, and the name
“Commodore Preble.” On the other side of the pitcher, a well-drawn oval
print of ships attacking fortifications. Above, the inscription
“Commodore Preble’s Squadron Attacking the City of Tripoli Aug 3. 1804.
The American Squadron under Commodore Preble consisting of the
Constitution 44 guns 2 Brigs & 3 Schooners 2 bombs & 4 Gunboats
Attacking the City and Harbour of Tripoli Aug 3, 1804. the city was
defended by Batteries Mounting 115 Pieces of heavy Cannon & the Harbour
was defended by 19 Gunboats 2 Brigs 2 Schooners 2 Gallies and a Zebeck.
the city Received Great Damage Several of the Tripolitan Vessels were
sunk 3 of their Gunboats taken & a Great Number of Men Killed.” On the
front of the pitcher is the American spread eagle and the words,
“Herculaneum Pottery, Liverpool.”
124. Trophy.
Pitchers printed in lustre and purple with a trophy of arms and the
verses,
“United & Steady in Liberties Cause,
We’ll ever defend our Countries Laws.”
Under the nose the legend,
“May the tree of Liberty ever flourish.”
125. Macdonough. Bombardment of Stonington.
Public-domain text, read in full here on John Shaqi.
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