Mocha-decorated Pearlware Quart Mug

Description:

Mocha-decorated Pearlware Quart Mug, England, early 19th century, the mouth bordered by a green rouletted band above an orange slip band with white, blue, and sienna cat's-eye decoration above a dark brown slip band with white, blue and sienna cabling above an orange slip band with white, blue, and sienna cat's-eye decoration; the applied handle with foliate terminals, (imperfections),ht. 6 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Overall the mug is soiled and there appears to be an infill repair to the base and a glued chip on the mouth near the handle.


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