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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-29261

Description

White Stone China mug with flaring base and rim. Copper-colored lusterware bands on base, rim, and handle and sprigs on body exterior. Lily of the Valley sprigs molded on body exterior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
ironstone (pottery)
molding (forming)
lusterware
hand-painted
floral patterns
Mug
Sprig
Mug

Inscription

"Stone China [in banner with Royal Arms] / WARRANTED / ANTHONY SHAW / BURSLEM" (printed)

Maker

Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3 1/2 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.787

Places

Burslem (Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom)

Related Items

Title Mug Accession Number 1920.796
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