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Mug

1800 - 1825 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mug, glass, England, painted by William Absolon of Great Yarmouth, 1800-1830, C.109-1930 .

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled and gilt
Brief description
Mug, glass, England, painted by William Absolon of Great Yarmouth, 1800-1830, C.109-1930 .
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.2cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed 'Absolon Yarm‰ No 25', 'Success to the Cruizer & Capt’ Hancock' and 'A Yarmouth Present', 'For my Friend', 'A.H.' in monogram and the initials 'W.C.' (gilt)
Gallery label
Barrel-shaped and with a loop handle, the mug is decorated with a two-masted sailing ship in black enamel and gilt
Credit line
Given by Mr Cecil Davis.
Bibliographic reference
Illus. in Absolon of Yarmouth - W.A. Thorpe in The Collector X, 1930, p.104
Other number
1273 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.109-1930

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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