An early 19th Century Staffordshire George III Golden Jubile...

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£80

An early 19th Century Staffordshire George III Golden Jubilee earthenware pearlware jug, circa 1809, of ovoid form with high drawn collar and angled handle, blue printed decoration depicting a royal residence with cheering crowds under cloud borne figures depicting Britannia and Justice holding titled scroll 'Happy Would England be Could George but Live to See another Jubilee' and banner 'Let The Prisoners Go Free Give God Praise, Jubilee 25 Oct 1809', printed Royal crest verso, height 19cm.

The Golden Jubilee of King George III was celebrated on October 25, 1809, marking the 50th anniversary of his accession to the British throne in 1760. It was the first royal jubilee in British history and was widely commemorated across the country with church services, public festivities, bonfires, and charitable events. Despite growing political divisions and past controversies such as the loss of the American colonies, George III was deeply respected for his personal morality, sense of duty, and devotion to his people. Commemorative medals, coins, and prints were produced to mark the occasion. However, the celebrations took place against the backdrop of the king’s declining mental health and by the following year he was deemed unfit to rule, prompting the start of the Regency under his son the future George IV. The Golden Jubilee set a lasting precedent for royal jubilees.

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some feint hairlines under spout, some wear and staining repaired chips to rim