English creamware large mug 1781

Painted with a cottage scene depicting a milkmaid milking a cow and another figure near a river below a bridge, all above the inscription Mary Brown / 1781 between beaded borders, affixed with an entwined strap handle.

Sotheby & Co. London, April 14, 1966, lot 158

There is an extensive haircrack forking upwards and running to the belly of the cow and sideways running parallel to the footrim, across the base and up the footrim on the other side; and an associated large shallow rim chip under the foot. There is some very minor and occasional flaking to the green enamels and very minor abrasions to the rim edge and edge of the handle.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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