Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
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June 16, 2023: Premier Americana – Day One

Fri, Jun 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1313

BRITISH CHILDREN'S CERAMIC ARTICLES, LOT OF FIVE

Estimate: $50 - $80
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BRITISH CHILDREN'S CERAMIC ARTICLES, LOT OF FIVE, comprising an octagonal-form blue-sponged teapot and four transfer-printed mugs including one titled "UNION" depicting a young girl and boy, one featuring "THE HISTORY / OF THE HOUSE / THAT JACK BUILT" with poem and various animals, one anthropomorphic cats example, and one ABC example. Together with a 5 7/8" D plate with polychrome floral sprig decoration. Six pieces total. 5 5/8" HOA. 
Literature: Transferware Collectors Club database pattern #6242. 

Condition

Plate and ABC mug undamaged; "UNION" example mostly undamaged having a bruise to rim and some minor wear; teapot having faint hairline to base and professional restoration to spout and rim chip with associated hairline; remaining mugs with moderate imperfections including glued repair and one handle restored with discoloration.

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From the private collection of Donald and Tammie Smolen.