English & European Ceramics & Glass - 8th October 2013
Lot 180
Two commemorative creamware mugs early 19th century
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £500
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Description
Two commemorative creamware mugs early 19th century, one mourning the death of Nelson, printed and coloured with a profile portrait above a four line stanza with ships and flags beyond, the other with sailors in small boats before a large ship in dry dock, inscribed 'May Carpenters Flourish & our Trade Increase and Victory Bring a Lasting Peace', some damages, 12.5cm. (2)
Exhibited: the first at St Barbe Museum, Lymington, Autumn 2005.