Courtesy of National Museums, Liverpool

 

The print is signed Billinge Sct.  Thomas Billinge was in the employment of John Sadler as an engraver.  This style of portrait engraving with inscribed scrolls to either side is associated with Billinge.  A few, like this example, are signed. 

 

Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Commemorative, Heraldic and Historical Events

Date: c. 1761-1765

Dimensions:

  • Height: 6.70 in (17.018 cm)

Maker: Richard Chaffers and Co Liverpool

Engraver: Thomas Billinge

Printer: John Sadler

Engraver's Mark:

Printed
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Description:

This Chaffers porcelain jug is printed with a portrait of King George III with a crown above on the spout.  It was probably made to commemorate the marriage of King George to Queen Charlotte on the 8th September 1761 and their coronation on the 22nd of the same month.


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