A very fine Derby Porcelain Porter Mug c.1810 Duesbury & Kean period. Of cylindrical shape with an angular handle, the main body, finely painted in coloured enamels with a scene of a traveller within a rural setting framed by a rectangular gilt band titled in red to the base ‘Near Newark, Nottinghamshire, all reserved on a white ground with gilt anthemion and palmette decoration in gold.
Crown over crossed batons and letter ‘D’ in red along with title to the base.
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Geoffrey Bond Collection
Porter is a style of beer that was developed in London in the early 18th century. It is well-hopped and dark in appearance owing to the use of brown malt
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1219945
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
Width is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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