You're right, Carol, it's fabulous! I can't tell you too much about it yet, other than it was, obviously, made by the Herculaneum Pottery in Liverpool which specialized in these kind of jugs for the American market. It dates from between 1796 when Tennessee became the 16th state, and 1803 when Ohio became the 17th state. I do not know who the armorial belongs to, at least not yet. The Alan who signed the letter may be Alan Smith, who in 1970 wrote The Illustrated Guide to Liverpool Herculaneum Pottery 1796-1840. If I find out more will let you know!
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