Antique Underglaze painted blue Lord Rodney commemorative pottery tankard also named and dated 1781

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£3750

Dated: 1778 Yorkshire or Staffordshire England

A rare tankard decorated in underglaze blue. This rare piece is decorated with a naively executed image wishing "Success to Brave Rooney(Rodney)" and a couple seated drinking tea which is named and dated William and Mary Firth 1781. The base of the tankard also bears the names in script Wm Firth and Rodney.

Dimensions: 6 inches high

Literature: Dated in Blue by Lois Roberts

£3750    $5062

Description

A rare tankard decorated in underglaze blue. This rare piece is decorated with a naively executed image wishing “Success to Brave Rooney(Rodney)” and a couple seated drinking tea which is named and dated William and Mary Firth 1781.
The base of the tankard also bears the names in script Wm Firth and Rodney.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in