Huge Antique British Sunderland Crimean War Lustreware Pitcher, The Sailor's Return pastel painting almost like a mini Donald

almost like a mini Donald Judd

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

but I think this just adds to its aura

The paint shows some wear

The box is pretty beaten up

Huge Antique British Sunderland Crimean War Lustreware Pitcher, The Sailor's Return pastel painting almost like a mini DonaldI'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,