Description:University of Illinois Football decorated porcelain water pitcher c.1905-10. Uncommon variant of this large format handled porcelain water pitcher depicting well uniformed player holding an early head harness style helmet the melon shaped ball in the background. Full polychrome paint on the entire pitcher which presents in fine original condition free of any mentionable defects. Marked with Laughlin Art China hallmark under the base. 12" tall: EX/MT-NM