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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1900

GUSN

GUSN-29268

Description

White "Stone China" mug with flaring base. Copper-colored lusterware bands on base, rim, and handle and sprigs on body exterior. Cluster of berries molded on either side of handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
ironstone (pottery)
molding (forming)
lusterware
hand-painted
floral patterns
Mug
Relief Molded
Flower
Sprig
Berry
Mug

Inscription

"IRONSTONE / CHINA / WARRANTED / ANTHONY SHAW" (printed)

Maker

Shaw, Anthony (Maker)

Location of Origin

Burslem, England, Staffordshire

Dimensions

3 1/4 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.796

Places

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

Related Items

Title Mug Accession Number 1920.787
Title Mug Accession Number 1933.1270

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