A pitcher with a handle in the form an oak tree bough its branches extending to form the lip of the vessel and foliage filled with oak leafs and acorns spreading across the vessel The pitcher commemorates Connecticuts celebrated Charter Oak a pre revolutionary symbol of American independence According to legend in 1687 Connecticuts Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden in hollow within the tree to prevent its confiscation by the English governor general

“Charter Oak” Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

1852-1858

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Large very heavy sculpture in the shape of a large clay bowl on top of a long stem comprised of both found and cast colorful ceramic objects resting on a round plate with gilt ornaments adhered to it the stem is comprised of a two handled vase of white porcelain decorated with applied leaves and flowers the main body of the piece is made up of a variety of mismatched and some broken objects including cups and saucers flowers small Toby jugs ceramic insects and birds parts of porcelain figures including a lacy Dresden group and two porcelain figures of peasants or farmers which comprise the finial of the piece applied to the bowl a light green sandy grout holds the entire work together
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