19th Century English Sunderland Lustreware Mariner's Compass Jug of Pitcher depicting the "Sailor's Farewell"

Early Sunderland Lustre Ware Sailor's Farewell Pitcher or Jug circa 1840. Beautiful Mariner's Compass on one side, and scene on the other depicts a Sailor preparing to go to sea. Quote: "Sweet oh sweet is that sensation. Where two heart in union meet: But the pain of separation Mingles bitter with the sweet." Sunderland lustreware is a type of pottery that was first developed in the city of Sunderland in England during the early 19th century. The pottery is characterized by its glossy, iridescent finish, which is created by applying a metallic lustre to the surface of the pottery. Sunderland lustreware was extremely popular during the Victorian era, and many of the pieces that were produced during this time are now considered to be collectors’ items. The history of Sunderland lustreware begins with John Wilkinson, who was the first to develop the technique for applying the lustre finish. Wilkinson was a potter who had moved to Sunderland from Yorkshire in 1817. He began experimenting w