British & Continental Ceramics & Glass - 2nd September 2025
Lot 173
A commemorative creamware mug and a jug, c.1803, the mug printed in red with a scene titled 'John
Estimate £300 - £400
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Description
A commemorative creamware mug and a jug, c.1803, the mug printed in red with a scene titled 'John Bull out of All Patience', the jug with scenes of confronting figures titled 'Preparations for Hostilities', some good restoration, 15.3cm max. (2)
These satirical scenes were published in connection with the Great Invasion Scare of 1803 to 1805, when the southern coast of Britain was fortified and civilians and military alike prepared for Napoleon's invasion.