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Two 'Parrot Pecking Fruit' pattern mugs, 18th century, circa…
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Melbourne
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22-Jun-2020
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Two 'Parrot Pecking Fruit' pattern mugs, 18th century, circa 1780, a Dr Wall period cyclindrical mug with a strap handle, transfer printed in underglaze blue with the parrot Pecking fruit pattern (second version) based on a print by Robert Hancock, with an underglazed W to base, circa 1780. Together with a Caughley beer mug with a strap handle, transfer printed in underglaze blue with the parrot Pecking fruit pattern (second version), with geometric frieze border running inside and outside the rim. No marks to base. The John scarce collection, Dr Wall tankard 11.5 cm high. 10.4 cm wide (including handle), the beer mug 8.8 cm high. Approximately 224 gms weight.
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Ceramics: Worcester