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Staffordshire Creamware Sponge Decorated Mug browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Decorative Art:Ceramics:English: Pre 1837 VR: item # 309397
Arlene Noble Antiques Montclair, New jersey 973 473- 5745 Guest Book Sold |
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| Description A Staffordshire creamware sponge decorated mug with blue and red flowers seperated by narrow black bands on a cream ground. The sponge mug is creamware and is 3" tall. This creamware mug is early C 1820, and probably Llangly who did this type of sponge decoration. The mug is well proportioned and the condition is good. One flake to the rim a slight hairline to the inside, which is in the making. Appropriate wear to the bottom to be expected with its age. This mug is listed without reserve. Sponge decoration was done by dipping a cut sponge into color and applying it to the ware. A single dip of color produced about 1 dozen decorations with gradations in shades; a good tip to avoid reproductions. This technique was invented in Scotland and brought to England about 1845. Spongeware was made mostly for export. | ||
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