Commemorative Loving Cup, Pavilion with Pointed Roof

Item Number: J121
Shape Type:  Loving Cup
Pattern Name:  Pavilion with Pointed Roof
Date: c. 1810-1820
Dimensions: H 7.25″, Handle to Handle 9″
Maker:  Maker Unknown
Maker’s Mark: Unmarked
Description:
A large, rare vase shaped earthenware loving cup with Acanthus leaf molded handles. Printed and painted underglaze in blue. On one side is a newly assigned pattern named “Pavilion with Pointed Roof”, and on the other side is the hand painted name “R. Ashlin” and date “1798”.  Both central images are surrounded with a variety of floral sprays. Two variations of the butterfly border were used.
Condition: Very good. Two small chips to the underside of the base. Not visible when standing.