JUG ~ Hobby Horse - circa 1819. Staffordshire England. 13-3/4" tall. Inscribed beneath spout "RICHARD COOPER'S ~ HOBBY ~ RED LION - ST. HELEN. Blue Transfer ware. Hand thrown. These were referred to a Pub Jugs. Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold of Saxe Cobourg Commemorative jug. Attributed to Thomas Brough of Lane End. Provenance ~ Bonham's - sale Tuesday 16 May, 2006 at Knightsbridge. Important and probably unique. See another view of this item in #50.b. Shields Collection
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