Huge Antique British Sunderland Crimean War Lustreware Pitcher, The Sailor's Return pastel painting The paint shows some wear

The paint shows some wear

A great example

but I think this just adds to its aura

and was super excited to find them--in part because they are great looking blocks sets

and making a terrific addition to a collection of carved heads and figures now

Huge Antique British Sunderland Crimean War Lustreware Pitcher, The Sailor's Return pastel painting The paint shows some wearI've had a few pieces of 19th c. Sunderland lustreware and keep an eye out for them as I really love the transfer images and especially the verses. This huge piece 9 inches tall was I believe created during, and in tribute to, the Crimean War (1853 1856). It has a maritime theme, describing setting out with hope and resolve and culminating in "The Sailor's Return" ("Now safe returned from danger's past with joy I hail the shore") on the spout side,