15th May, 2019 10:00

Country House and Asian Art Auction

 
  Lot 42
 

A rare Staffordshire Frederick Duke of York mug

A rare Staffordshire pearlware mug
circa 1793-95,
"His Royal Highness Frederic Duke of York" mounted on a rearing horse watching his troops advance into battle, the mug probably commemorates his famous victory over the French at Valenciennes in 1793, 13cm high (repaired)

Various print sources and transfer-printed wares are discussed and illustrated in John & Jennifer May, “Commemorative Pottery 1780-1900,” pp. 18-20, including a similar mug on p. 20, with matching title and depicting the Duke at Valenciennes.

Sold for £120


Condition Report

Large section of body of mug has been broken and re-glued, small chip to the rim.

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