Courtesy of the Holburne Museum of Art, Bath

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Source Description:

The source of the ship print is a 1788 engraving of Benton Castle, Milford Haven by William Watts after Paul Sandby.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Naval and Marine
Date
1795
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 9.90 in (25.15 cm)
  • Height: 14.00 in (35.56 cm)
Maker
Caughley

Description:

This is a rare example of Caughley porcelain bearing overglaze printing.  The print, in orange/red enamel, depicts a two masted sailing vessel.  This mug was a special commission and is inscribed Edwd. Turner 1795 in black enamel. There is a tradition that the mug was made for the brother of Thomas Turner, the proprietor of the factory, who was an Indian Army surgeon.There is
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