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A second toy mug, 1.875 inches high and 1.75 inches in diameter.  Printed in the same pattern of a lion emerging from his den design as seen on a toy teapot also included in this collection.

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Shown here are the two toy mugs side by side revealing the different designs painted on the handles and the inner border consisting of a design that is similar to the the tip of the peacock's tail feathers.
Shape Type
Miscellaneous
Pattern Type
Animals
Date
1820-1840
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Height: 1.63 in (4.14 cm)
Maker
Don Pottery

Description:

A toy mug printed in black and painted underglaze in a pattern depicting a peacock roosted on a fence or wall. Machine turned base.  Geometric pattern on the inner border.  Painted handle.  A second similarly shaped mug, only slightly larger, with a different pattern is included below.  These toy pieces are attributed to the Don Potter and are documented in John Griffith's book titled

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