A Caughley 'Salopian Sprigs' and 'Salopian Peony' mug with monogrammed initials
circa 1788-94
of cylindrical form, painted in underglaze blue, the monogram possibly being 'JJ' or TT',
painted S mark, 11.7cm high

Provenance: Wright Collection no.702, purchased in part exchange in 2003 from J. Wyatt. Sold at Mark Law's Auctioneers on 28/01/2003 and most recently purchased at these rooms in 2017.

Literature: See The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue and White Patterns, p.110 and Newsletter May 2011 No.46 p.26

Condition Report

Riveted repair with rivets now removed, cracked and hole to the base.

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