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George Washington Royal Doulton produced a 9,500-piece limited edition, large, “George Washington/

Continued from Page 1 George III” character jug in 1986. Today this jug is valued at $135. The
jug depicts both George Washington and King George III since the two
“Georges” battled for control of America. This two-sided jug was part
hostess parties became the social trends. It was during of Doulton’s “The Antagonists Series” and was shaped like a Toby jug.
this era of social parties and afternoon high teas that the Another two-sided Washington jug to watch for is Majolica’s
Lenox Washington Tea Set emerged. Today, this set and “George Washington & Abraham Lincoln” three-handled vase. This
any of its fine pieces are considered rare and expensive. footed vase is 5 ¼ inch tall and only 6 inches wide. Today it sells for
Another Washington teapot, which is more $720.
affordable yet highly collectible, is the Department 56 A Toby jug-shaped mug (shown left) that all collectors desire
Teatime Legends “Washington” teapot. Offered in 1990, is a 1939 New York World’s Fair “George Washington” Toby
like all Department 56 items, this Washington teapot is mug. Made by Homer Laughlin Company, this white bisque
ceramic, depicting Washington holding an ax and the sprout Washington mug is only 4 5/8 inches tall, but it is prized as a
of a tree. Today this teapot costs around $55. cross collectible since all things Washington and World’s Fair
Washington vases abound, and none are more lovely than are collectible. It is valued at $62.
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of Washington on the front and an eagle on the back. This
American art pottery is valued at $610. This vase reminds collectors Rare, Washington Tea Set by Lenox,
produced in limited quantities
of Wedgewood, the English pottery that greatly effected several generations of the from 1906 –1930.
Radford family who worked for Wedgewood before traveling to America. After
working for Weller Pottery, Albert Radford established A. Radford Pottery Company
in Clarksburg, WV in 1903. Unfortunately, Radford died the following year, 1904, at
the young age of 41. This vase, like all his work, is made with exceptional detail and
is highly sought after by serious American “Washington” art pottery collectors.
Ceramic Washington pitchers have always been collectible. An 1840 Bennington
Pottery Washington pitcher with Rockingham glaze depicts Washington’s portrait with
laurel wreaths on front and back. This 9 ½-inch tall milk pitcher sells for $420 today.

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