Lot #150 - A rare Peter Hutson & Co. pottery commemorative Boer War jug
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:August Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:13 Aug 2013 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 363)
12 Aug 2013 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 400 - 723) -
Lot #:150
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Lot Description:A rare Peter Hutson & Co. pottery commemorative Boer War jug
(1899-1902) in a rich Majolica glaze dominated with blue and green tones, relief decoration of a soldier with a bandolier and rifle standing to attention, crossed flags and the words ‘Whawhai Mo To Kanga Mo To Kuini Ake Ake Ake’ (Fight For Your Queen Forever), the handle modelled as a cannon, impressed potter’s monogram and ‘Rd 123’. Height 210, professional restoration to spout and top rim. Note: Hutson’s eldest son served in the South African campaign with New Zealand’s Second Contingent. -
Estimate:NZ$2,600 - 2,600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Ceramics & Porcelain
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