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A Creamware Transfer-Decorated \'Courtship and Matrimony\' Mug
Estimate: $300-$500
Sold
$300
Timed Auction
Wedgwood and European Ceramics
Location
Philadelphia
Size
Height: 4 7/8 in.
Description
A Creamware Transfer-Decorated 'Courtship and Matrimony' Mug
Early 19th century
Transfer decorated with an ambigram of a man and woman in a reserve and reading 'Courtship and Matrimony' above a poem reading "When two Fond Fools together meet, Each look gives Joy, each Kiss so Sweet; But wed how cold, and cross they be, Turn up side down, and then you'll see"; together with a transfer printed calendar mug for 1826.
Height: 4 7/8 in.
Property from the Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Some small chips to base of Matrimony mug; each with some minor rubbing and losses to transfer decoration.
Provenance
Label for Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge.
Quantity
1