Mug with the arms of the Mitchell family
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Dateca.1680-1700
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 13.6 x 16.5 x 12.5 cm (5 3/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionLondon polychrome armorial mug with globular body surmounted by a short cylindrical neck moulded with two collars. The stout loop handle has a 'rolled-over' terminal. It is painted in the front with a coat-of-arms with blue, yellow and green mantling. The coat-of-arms includes a sable with a wide chevron between three 'escallops argent', and with 'per fesse azure' and a pale counterchanged. There are also three lions rampant in the middle.The slightly pink-tinted glaze is covering the base which is marked in blue with cruciform motifs.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.545
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Poterat
early 18th Century
Object number: G15.8.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.641
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1737-1741
Object number: G83.1.642
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1757
Object number: G05.18.6a-b
