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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
24-May-2011
Lot No.
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Description:
A Peter Hutson & Co. pottery commemorative Boer War jug (1899-1902) with relief decoration of a soldier with a bandolier and a rifle standing to attention, crossed flags and the words ‘Whawhai Mo To Kanga Mo To Kuini Ake Ake Ake’ (Fight For Your Queen Forever), the handle modelled as a cannon, cream glazed with brown glaze to the top and base rims. Impressed potter’s monogram and ‘Rd123’. Height 21.5 cm some cracking and chipping evident. Note Hutson’s eldest son served in the South African campaign with New Zealand’s second contingent
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Price:
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Category:
Unclassified