English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13 Oct 2009
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A rare and large pearlware blue and white mug
A rare and large pearlware blue and white mug, printed with a coat of arms and the motto "Itum Est in Viscera Terrae", within a border of oak branches laden with acorns, an Oriental landscape either side, c.1800, a flat footrim chip to the base, 15.5cm.
The pickaxes, spades and motto of the coat of arms would indicate it relates to the mining industry.