Creamware pottery jug decorated with a print of ‘an English JACK-TAR giving MONSIEUR a drubbing’, circa 1800

“Should the French dare invade us, thus armed with our poles, We’ll bang their bare ribs, make their lantern jaws ring, For your beef eating beer drinking Britons are souls, Who will shed their last drop for their Country and, King.” See page 191 No. 518 in ‘PRINTED ENGLISH POTTERY’ History and Humour in the reign of George III 1760-1820 by DAVID DRAKARD

Height: 7 ¾”

In good condition

£1,200

US$1,596