Arms of the State of Maryland Dark Blue Pitcher

Circa 1826-1838: Standing 11" tall, this dark blue historical Staffordshire pitcher with embossed white rim was produced by English potter Thomas Mayer for the American market. Mayer's Arms of the American States series is highly sought after, and this beautiful Arms of Maryland pitcher is scarce, visually pleasing and extremely desirable among collectors. The pitcher is in excellent condition with some glaze loss inside, a short firing separation on the base, and possible minor restoration on the base and on the underside of the spout. Arms of Maryland pitchers are rarely found on the open market, and this is a very fine example of the form.