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Large Early 20thc Empire Porcelain Mug Decorated with Birds & Bugs
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Large Early 20thc Empire Porcelain Mug Decorated with Birds & Bugs

1900 - 1920
Description

A delightful antique fine bone china mug from the Empire Porcelain Co. (Empire England), specifically featuring their hand-painted Pattern No. 349.

Design Details

Pattern Characteristics: This distinctive pattern showcases a vibrant, Chinoiserie-inspired botanical design filled with stylized exotic pink and purple flowers, tropical leaves, and a hummingbird in flight.

Whimsical Elements: A charming and unique feature of Pattern 349 is the inclusion of small, hand-painted bugs—such as beetles and ladybirds—scattered across the cream porcelain body and running along the upper surface of the handle.

Gilt Finishes: The straight-sided cylindrical mug and its angled handle are detailed with hand-applied gold luster rims.

Identification & Markings

The number 349 inscribed on the base is the official pattern registry number used by the manufacturer to identify this specific design run, which was typically produced in full tea and coffee sets during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Declaration

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Tankard Mug to the 1910s.

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Description
A delightful antique fine bone china mug from the Empire Porcelain Co. (Empire England), specifically featuring their hand-painted Pattern No. 349.

Design Details

Pattern Characteristics: This distinctive pattern showcases a vibrant, Chinoiserie-inspired botanical design filled with stylized exotic pink and purple flowers, tropical leaves, and a hummingbird in flight.

fig 1. A large cream porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted polychrome birds, insects, flowers, and a gilded rim.
fig 1. Large Early 20thc Empire Porcelain Mug Decorated with Birds & Bugs

Whimsical Elements: A charming and unique feature of Pattern 349 is the inclusion of small, hand-painted bugs—such as beetles and ladybirds—scattered across the cream porcelain body and running along the upper surface of the handle.

Gilt Finishes: The straight-sided cylindrical mug and its angled handle are detailed with hand-applied gold luster rims.
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fig 2. A large cream porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted polychrome birds, insects, flowers, and a gilded rim.
fig 2. Large Early 20thc Empire Porcelain Mug Decorated with Birds & Bugs

Identification & Markings

The number 349 inscribed on the base is the official pattern registry number used by the manufacturer to identify this specific design run, which was typically produced in full tea and coffee sets during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Tankard Mug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A large cream porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted polychrome birds, insects, flowers, and a gilded rim.

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A large cream porcelain mug decorated with hand-painted polychrome birds, insects, flowers, and a gilded rim.
Large Early 20thc Empire Porcelain Mug Decorated with Birds & Bugs
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Early 20th-century Empire style porcelain draws inspiration from classical and botanical motifs, featuring hand-painted naturalism, exotic birds, and gilded embellishments on structured ceramic forms.

These pieces were crafted from fine porcelain clay, fired at high temperatures, and subsequently decorated with overglaze enamels and hand-applied gilt accents before undergoing a final lower-temperature firing.

Authentic pieces display characteristic wear on the base and rim, distinct texture from overglaze hand painting, maker marks or painter numerals, and natural glaze crazing consistent with age.

Display decorative porcelain tankards on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open kitchen shelving alongside glassware and botanical prints to introduce classical pattern and colour to modern spaces.

Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive sponges, harsh chemical cleaners, or dishwasher cleaning, which can erode delicate overglaze enamels and gilded details.
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