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Irish Volunteer jug / Success to the Independent Volunteer Societies of the Kingdom of Ireland

Jug, earthenware. Barrel-shaped, pale buff paste, with transfer engraving in black. On one side, within a shaped border 'Success to the Independent Volunteer Societies of the Kingdom of Ireland'. Supporters a Battalion and Light Infantry soldier above Hibernia, and below "For my Country". On the other side a representation of the Death of Wolfe Tone. On the base in incuse letters "WEDGEWOOD". By Wedgewood, about 1780 - 1785.;

Success to the Independent Volunteer Societies of the Kingdom of Ireland


Object Number:
HH:1932.63


Institution:
NMI


Date:
17801785


Creator:
Wedgwood


Place of production:
Stoke-on-Trent


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