English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017
Lot 208
A large creamware mug c.1795
Estimate £250 - £350
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Description
A large creamware mug c.1795, the cylindrical form printed in black with a scene of two ropemakers pulling on a rope behind a shield bearing the Ropemaker's Arms above a banner inscribed 'Behold our Support', two ships at sail visible behind, a rim crack, 15.2cm.
Paper labels for the Fleischer Collection, and for Jonathan Horne.
Cf. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, No. AAA468 for a jug with the same print mirrored.