Lot 531 - 19TH CENTURY SUNDERLAND LUSTRE MUG AND TWO

16th Feb, 2016 13:30

The British & Continental Ceramics & Glass Auction

Lot 531

Hover to zoom

Click for high resolution

19TH CENTURY SUNDERLAND LUSTRE MUG AND TWO JUGS each printed and painted with 'A West View of the Cast Iron Bridge over the River Weir', opposing poem 'The Sailor's Tear' to the mug, the opposing verse to one of the jugs reading ''Thou noble bark of brightest fame/That bear'st proud England's honoured name/Right welcome home once more!/Welcome thou gallant little sail/In England's name I bid thee hail/And welcome to her shore', the remaining jug with pink lustre, and the opposing verse reading 'The Loss of Gold is Much/The Loss of Time is More/But Losing Christ is Such a Loss/A! No Man Can Restore', 10.5cm high, 12.5cm high and 12.5cm high respectively

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

Sold for £95
Estimated at £40 - £60

Request a free auction estimate

Complete the form below and one of our specialists will get back to you.

Please upload at least 1 image (maximum 5 images)

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.

We'd like to contact you via email with news and information regarding our services and events. If you'd like to receive these emails, please tick the box.