Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 28th February 2017
Lot 71
A rare commemorative creamware frog mug early 19th century
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £400
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Description
A rare commemorative creamware frog mug early 19th century, printed in black with a portrait of Admiral Lord Nelson flanked by a sailor and Britannia standing before flags, the interior modelled with a large frog climbing up the inside, a small star crack to the base, 14cm.
Cf. John & Jennifer May, Commemorative Pottery 1780-1900, p.98, pl.164 for an identical frog mug.