Eight Blue and White Transfer Decorated Staffordshire Teacups with Handles

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Eight Blue and White Transfer Decorated Staffordshire Teacups with Handles, James and Ralph Clews, Cobridge, 1819-36, from the "Literary Series, Dr. Syntax," six cups depict Dr. Syntax seated on a barrel, a horse and farmyard animals to the left, to the right, three figures standing and a woman standing in the doorway of a thatched cottage, two cups depict the doctor being approached by two women on horseback preceded by a barking dog, (minor imperfections),ht. 2 1/4, dia. 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

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