$385
Commemorative Transfer-decorated Pearlware Frog Mug, England, early 19th century, black transfer with polychrome enamel decoration, one side depicting an oval reserve with a "West View of the Cast Iron Bridge over the River Wear Built by R. Burdon Esq.," on the reverse a sailor's farewell verse, the interior with a molded and glazed frog figure, (two hairlines, repaired handle cracks), ht. 5 in. the hairlines are about 2 1/2 in. lg. the handle was cracked and crudely glued at the top and bottom.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-08-14