A Gray's pottery Sunderland lustre Tea Pot 'The Sailors Farewell' and Compass

Antique, rare. You will find the Sailors Jug and other pieces, but the tea pot I have not seen online. Base Width - 4" width, including handle and spout - 9" Height - 5" Elegant antique porcelain jug, an example of the famous violet lustreware that Sunderland is famous for, designed in the "Pink Splash" style with organic daubs to the paint on the body. Decorated to one side with a transferware pattern celebrating 'The Mariner's Compass'. The decoration on this pot has decorative elements that are very similar to those used by Carr and Patton in North Shields c. 1840. The other side is inscribed with a short verse, often found on mid 19th century lustre ceramics: Far from home across the sea To foriegn climes I go, While far away O think of me, And I'll remember you. Note the spelling mistake on the word "foreign". A sure sign of authenticity. Date to c. 1830. Made in Stoke-O-Trent England - Gray's pottery Excellent antique condition, no cracks, chips or other damage, remarkable for a Tea pot this age