Mug

1820-1860

Measurements

4-7/8 in x 4-7/8 in x 3-1/2 in (dia)

Materials

Porcelain, enamel, gilt

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.756

Condition Notes

The rim exhibits a few chips, the gilt decoration is worn, the blue enamel is worn on one side.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

This cylindrical mug has an interlaced strap handle.  Raised floral decoration suggestive of that found anchoring 18th century strap handles is slightly separated to each side.  It suggests a later date for the mug (also sometimes called a tankard).  Similarly, the blue decoration looks later as does the Chinese chaacter opposite the handle.  A narrow gilded band encircles the outside of the mug at the rim.