Liverpool Porcelain Peony and Rock Pattern Large Tankard c1760

Description

Heading : Early Liverpool large tankard
Date : 1754-65
Period : George II/III
Marks : None
Origin : Liverpool. England
Features : Large size mug hand painted in underglaze blue
Pattern : Peony and rock pattern 
Size : 15.6cm tall and 14.1cm in diameter including the handle
Condition : Good. 7cm hairline crack running from the rim to the right of the handle. Kiln dirt to the glaze
Restoration : None
Weight : 560 grams

This tankard was made in Shaws Brow Liverpool by either Richard Chaffers or is very early Philip Christians. Philip Christian worked as an apprentice of Chaffers and took over the running of the factory following his mentor’s demise.

Reference : For a similar example in the Victoria and Albert Musume’s collection

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O234641/mug-richard-chaffers-factory/