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Pair Children’s Alphabet Animal Mugs C1860
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Pair Children’s Alphabet Animal Mugs C1860

19th century
Description

This unusual PAIR OF.CHILDREN’S ALPHABET ANIMAL MUGS date from circa 1860.

They are decorated with transfer prints - one mug with K and L and the other with S and T.

K is a Kangaroo hopping along and L is a Lion, Loud, Roaring and Strong. S stands for Sheep who oft sleep in a fold and T is a Tiger, savage and bold.

The images of the Lion and the Tiger suggest, perhaps quite rightly, the Potter had never seen either of them face to face.

They are in overall good condition. The K and L Mug has two old, short hairlines.

Height: 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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Shaun King Antiques has dated these Victorian Alphabet Nursery Mugs to the Victorian era.

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Description
This unusual PAIR OF.CHILDREN’S ALPHABET ANIMAL MUGS date from circa 1860.

They are decorated with transfer prints - one mug with K and L and the other with S and T.

K is a Kangaroo hopping along and L is a Lion, Loud, Roaring and Strong. S stands for Sheep who oft sleep in a fold and T is a Tiger, savage and bold.

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The images of the Lion and the Tiger suggest, perhaps quite rightly, the Potter had never seen either of them face to face.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian ceramic nursery mugs decorated with brown transfer-printed alphabet lettering and animal illustrations.
fig 1. Pair Children’s Alphabet Animal Mugs C1860

They are in overall good condition. The K and L Mug has two old, short hairlines.

Height: 3 inches (7.5 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Victorian Alphabet Nursery Mugs to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1003487
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A pair of Victorian ceramic nursery mugs decorated with brown transfer-printed alphabet lettering and animal illustrations.

PAIR CHILDREN’S ALPHABET ANIMAL MUGS c1860

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A pair of Victorian ceramic nursery mugs decorated with brown transfer-printed alphabet lettering and animal illustrations.
PAIR CHILDREN’S ALPHABET ANIMAL MUGS c1860
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A pair of Victorian ceramic nursery mugs decorated with brown transfer-printed alphabet lettering and animal illustrations.
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Manufactured during the 19th century, nursery mugs were created for children to encourage literacy alongside daily use. These ceramics feature transfer-printed illustrations of animals and letters framed by decorative scrollwork borders.

These items were predominantly crafted from refined earthenware or creamware. The imagery was applied via transfer printing, wherein copper-plate engravings were printed onto tissue paper and pressed onto the unglazed ceramic prior to a final glaze firing.

Authentic period examples often display fine glaze crazing, minor misalignment in the transfer seams, and weight consistent with traditional earthenware. The handle profiles and base footrings reflect hand-finished 19th-century manufacturing methods.

These compact ceramics serve as effective display items on bookshelves, inside glazed corner cabinets, or arranged along deep window sills. Grouping multiple transferware items together creates an organized visual feature in traditional or eclectic spaces.

Earthenware should be cleaned gently by hand using warm water and mild soap. Abrasive sponges, chemical solvents, and submersion in water for extended periods should be avoided to preserve the integrity of the glaze.
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