Lot
14
Lot 14
Victorian 'frog in the mug' loving cup, possibly Coalport, d...
Hammer
£120
Victorian 'frog in the mug' loving cup, possibly Coalport, dated 1850, inscribed 'Samuel Bruton' with a date, opposing a polychrome floral bouquet, height 13.5cm; also a Victorian loving cup inscribed 'May the owner of this cup ever prosper' and decorated with polychrome fruits, 13.5cm; and a Victorian 'frog in the mug' tankard commemorating the Crimean War, the Light Charge of Balaclava and Sebastopol, height 12cm (3)
More Information
In the order as catalogued:
Loving cup: This has a fine hair crack above the gilt name, approximately 2 - 3cm (see image). Very slight wear to the gilt line at the rim and on the handles.
Second loving cup: This appears to be in good order, some minor rubbing to the gilt on the handles and at the rim.
Crimean tankard: Some fine crazing and staining to the centre. Fine crazing and light staining on the exterior. This piece is a pottery example.
No further problems to report.
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