Four Blue Transfer Mugs and Two Loving Cups, England, c. 1794-1820, a C. Greasley pearlware loving cup printed on both sides with the Long Bridge pattern, impressed maker's mark, ht. 6 3/8; an earthenware mug printed with the Chinese Pagoda pattern, unmarked, ht. 4 1/2, dia. 3 1/4; an earthenware molded cabbage-leaf mug printed with the wraparound Chinese Pagoda pattern, unmarked, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 3 1/4; pearlware mug printed with the wraparound Buddleia Nankin pattern, a Trellis Diaper outer border and an inner border printed in the honeycomb motif, machine turned base, painted workman's mark, ht. 6, dia. 4 1/4; mug printed with the Net Fishing pattern, border design with medallions containing chinoiserie scenes, unmarked, ht. 6 1/4, dia. 4 1/4; and a turned earthenware loving cup printed in light blue underglaze with a variation of the Broseley pattern (no bridge or figures), unmarked, ht. 5 1/4, dia. 5 in.
Provenance: The Zeller Collection.
Condition
Condition: C. Greasley loving cup: Good condition; both handles have been professionally restored.
Chinese Pagoda pattern mug: Good condition with two restored chips on the exterior rim. Some wear on the handle.
Buddleia Nankin pattern mug: Two small chips and some minor wear to the rim and several small chips to the base.
Chinese Procession pattern mug: Excellent condition.
Net Fishing pattern mug: Three hairline cracks beginning at the rim and moving downward. The longest is approximately 3 1/2, the second 2 1/2, the third 1 1/2 in.
Other loving cup: Very good condition with one minor manufacturing flaw on underside. Insignificant and not seen unless lifted to examine it.
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