Commemorative Transfer-decorated Pearlware Frog Mug

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Commemorative Transfer-decorated Pearlware Frog Mug, England, early 19th century, black transfer with polychrome enamel decoration, one side depicting an oval reserve with a "West View of the Cast Iron Bridge over the River Wear Built by R. Burdon Esq.," on the reverse a sailor's farewell verse, the interior with a molded and glazed frog figure, (two hairlines, repaired handle cracks),ht. 5 in.
Estimate $200-250

the hairlines are about 2 1/2 in. lg. the handle was cracked and crudely glued at the top and bottom.

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