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Grainger’s Worcester Porcelain Cider Mug, C. 1820
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Grainger’s Worcester Porcelain Cider Mug, C. 1820

19th century
Sold 30 August 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Description

This rare Grainger’s Worcester porcelain cider or porter mug, made in the early 19th century, showcases fine English craftsmanship. The mug features a hand-painted rural landscape with a cottage, water, and a distant castle. The reverse side bears a gilded monogram, likely the letter "A," surrounded by scrolling patterns and grapevine motifs. The handle is decorated with gilding, and the rims are elegantly accented in gold.

Grainger’s Worcester, founded in 1801 by Thomas Grainger and John Wood in Worcester, England, was renowned for its finely detailed porcelain. Its exceptional translucency, intricate hand-painting, and innovative techniques earned Royal recognition in 1839 with a Royal Warrant from Queen Adelaide. This allowed the company to use the title "Royal Porcelain Works," cementing its prestige among collectors.

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London holds 10 works by Grainger & Co, Worcester, including a similar mug: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O334777/mug-grainger--co/.

Dimensions:

Height 11.5 cm

Width 15 cm

Depth 11.5 cm

Weight 463 grams

Condition: Minor scuffs on the top rim, otherwise in excellent antique condition.

Please carefully review the photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. Feel free to contact us with any questions. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Porcelain Cider Mug to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1120605
Description
This rare Grainger’s Worcester porcelain cider or porter mug, made in the early 19th century, showcases fine English craftsmanship. The mug features a hand-painted rural landscape with a cottage, water, and a distant castle.
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The reverse side bears a gilded monogram, likely the letter "A," surrounded by scrolling patterns and grapevine motifs.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The handle is decorated with gilding, and the rims are elegantly accented in gold.

fig 1. An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle.
fig 1. Grainger’s Worcester Porcelain Cider Mug, C. 1820

Grainger’s Worcester, founded in 1801 by Thomas Grainger and John Wood in Worcester, England, was renowned for its finely detailed porcelain. Its exceptional translucency, intricate hand-painting, and innovative techniques earned Royal recognition in 1839 with a Royal Warrant from Queen Adelaide. This allowed the company to use the title "Royal Porcelain Works," cementing its prestige among collectors.

fig 2. An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle.
fig 2. Grainger’s Worcester Porcelain Cider Mug, C. 1820

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London holds 10 works by Grainger & Co, Worcester, including a similar mug: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O334777/mug-grainger--co/.

Dimensions:

Height 11.5 cm

Width 15 cm

fig 3. An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle.
fig 3. Grainger’s Worcester Porcelain Cider Mug, C. 1820

Depth 11.5 cm

Weight 463 grams

Condition: Minor scuffs on the top rim, otherwise in excellent antique condition.

Please carefully review the photographs, as they form an integral part of this description. Feel free to contact us with any questions. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Porcelain Cider Mug to the 1800s.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120605
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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Archive I An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Grainger’s Worcester Porcelain Cider Mug, C. 1820

Archive II An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. View II
Archive III An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. View III
Archive IV An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. View IV
Archive V An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. View V
Archive VI An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle. View VII
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An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle.
Grainger’s Worcester porcelain cider mug, c. 1820
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An antique white porcelain cider mug featuring a hand-painted landscape scene and gold gilt trim along the rim, base, and handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMugs and Tankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted landscape, Gilded trim, Scrolled handle, Footed base
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Regency era porcelain is characterised by classical influences, refined white bodies, and often features elaborate hand-painted landscapes or botanical motifs accented with extensive gilding.

Pieces from this period typically utilized soft-paste or bone china formulations, hand-thrown or moulded bodies, and were hand-decorated with enamels followed by high-temperature kiln firing.

Authenticity is verified through examining hand-painted brushwork details, body translucency under light, wear patterns on the base, and specific maker marks or pattern numbers characteristic of the period.

An antique ceramic piece can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, used as an accent on a bookshelf, or incorporated into a styled tabletop vignette to add historic texture.

Antique porcelain should be washed exclusively by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent, avoiding soaking and abrasive sponges, and kept away from direct sunlight to protect the gilding.
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