Antique
china mug featureing a resting shepherd boy in a woodland setting with
three sheep and his dog. The transfer is on twice and has been hand
detailed and coloured, and quite roughly, too. I have no clue as to the
maker - the one example I found online on an auctioneer's site was
similarly clueless but the diamond registration mark dates the mug to
18th March 1876. It does have some damage, most notably the handle which
has been been repaired with what looks epoxy resin although it looks to
be a very old repair. There is also a hairline crack opposite the
handle running for about 1/3 way down from the rim. There is also some
discolouration and staining from one or two glaze cracks in the base.
Colours are good though and a more skilled repair will reward the buyer
with a nice piece.
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