Etsy - OneBakerStreet Antique Child's Ostrich Mug C 1840

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Description

We are excited to present this scarce 19th century childs nursery ware mug. This wonderful pearlware mug was produced in England during the 19th century, circa 1840. The mug is decorated in a dark brown/ dark sepia transfer printed design depicting ostrich/emus in their natural habitat, notice the palm trees in the distance. This is an extremely rare item & an unrecorded pattern. We actually own the other only known example of this pattern in a different purple colour scheme (sold separately). This is a unique opportunity to own a fabulous piece of children's pottery. Please see our collection of 18th & 19th century nurseryware listed separately in our store, it is a favorite field of ours. Measuring: Width including handle 3.5 inch (9 cm) by height 2.75 inch (7 cm). Condition: Three indentations to rim & foot rim are from where the mugs are stacked in kiln. natural crazing to glaze commensurate with age. ITEM ID:14018 Antique Child's Ostrich Mug C 1840