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A collection of assorted ceramics and glassware including a commemorative Mayflower mug and studio pottery. The group features a matte black glazed commemorative mug with gilt transfer-printed text reading ‘1620-350th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAILING OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS ON THE MAYFLOWER FROM PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND TO NORTH AMERICA. SEPTEMBER 6th 1620’ and ‘MAYFLOWER 350th ANNIVERSARY’ alongside a cross-section illustration of the vessel. The lot includes a cream-glazed studio pottery style jug decorated with a hand-painted abstract animal motif in dark brown, a bulbous blue and white jug with gilt highlights, and a pair of conical black glass cups held in chrome-plated wire frames. One cup carries a white paper label reading ‘j707B’. A small porcelain recumbent elephant figurine is present with blue, pink, and gilt decoration, carrying a white adhesive tag reading ‘Shobrook & Co Plymouth 023’. Completing the lot is a blue and white floral sauce boat, a set of three waffle-pattern earthenware ice cream cups, a glass decanter containing a model ship, and a stack of miscellaneous plates featuring various transfer-ware patterns.
Condition report:
The items in this lot appear to be in generally good condition with no significant chips or cracks visible in the photographs. Minor gilt wear is evident to the rim of the blue and white jug (photo 2). Light shelf wear and surface marks consistent with age and storage are present across the collection (photos 1-5).
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