Worcester Porcelain King of Prussia Mug dated 1757

Description

Heading : Worcester King Of Prussia large mug 
Date : Dated 1757
Period : George II
Marks : None
Origin : Worcester. England
Colour : Black printed Robert Hancock engraving
Pattern : King of Prussia pattern
Features : Large cylindrical mug with a grooved loop handle.
Size : 11.8cm tall by 12cm in diameter excluding the handle
Condition : Very good. no damage. Small unglazed external surface as close to base as shown and as it left the factory
Restoration : None
Weight : 320 gram

Provenance : Purchased from Lady Mary Thompson’s sale in 1893. Which Lady Mary Thompson we are unsure. It could be the Mary Thompson Daughter to Lord Milton or a Mary Thompson a wealthy American who died in this year. 

Ex Boynton and Robert Morris collections.

References : For other examples

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O185249/mug-hancock-robert/

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14466/lot/120/