Franklin Mint Maritime Trust Large Porcelain Character Jug – Admiral Lord Howe

~ Franklin Mint Maritime Trust Large Porcelain Character Jug – Admiral Lord Howe ~

A porcelain character jug depicting Admiral Lord Howe by the Franklin Mint in association with the Maritime Trust, designed by Gerald Emberton.

The jug is in the form of Admiral Lord Howe with a sail(?) and a seal or medal for the handle.

The jug is stamped to the base (see images).

~ Dimensions ~

The jug stands at 20cm (8 inches) and weighs 1Kg.

~ Condition ~

The jug is in a superb condition with no damages.

~ Admiral Lord Howe ~

Admiral of the Fleet Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe, KG (8 March 1726 – 5 August 1799) was a British naval officer. After serving throughout the War of the Austrian Succession, he gained a reputation for his role in amphibious operations against the French coast as part of Britain's policy of naval descents during the Seven Years' War. He also took part, as a naval captain, in the decisive British naval victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in November 1759.

In North America, Howe is best known for his service during the American Revolutionary War, when he acted as a naval commander and a peace commissioner with the American rebels; he also conducted a successful relief during the Great Siege of Gibraltar in the later stages of the War.

Howe later commanded the victorious British fleet during the Glorious First of June in June 1794 during the French Revolutionary Wars.

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