19th Century Children's Pottery:
Christening Mugs


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CP-0309

New Year's Gift ~ Staffordshire transfer child's mug. English c. 1860.

Size: 3" H x 2 3/4" D

 

Early christening mug with the inscription “A Trifle for Maria.” A tender, timeworn token of affection. English c. 1820.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/4" D

     

CP-0787

ABC alphabet mug in green / teal transfer with the letter " Z " as in Z is for Zebra. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 2 1/2" H

     

Child’s mug, “Present for a Good Boy,” with “My Father” and a tender kite‑flying verse on the reverse: And when my kite, I wishing to try, who held the String to make it fly, While pleasure sparked in my eye. English c. 1850.

Size: 3" H x 2 3/4" D

     
       

CP-1081

June. The Gates unbarr'd the jovial cry proclaims Young Learning's Liberty which does the early wind prepare to urge again the improving care. English c. 1850.

Size: 2 1/4" H x 2 1/8" D

   

CP-1150

Elegant child's christening mug, "Hannah".  English c. 1820.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 9/16" D

 

CP-1163

Early child’s mug inscribed “For My Dear Girl,” featuring a richly framed cartouche with a charming pastoral vignette. a small vessel full of affection and early domestic charm. A small vessel full of affection & early domestic charm. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/8" H x 2 1/4" D

       

CP-1208

Christening child's mug with gilded porcelain with the name, "Norman". English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 3 1/4" D x 2 1/2" D

       

Diminutive child's mug, "Cock". English c. 1840.

Size: 2" H x 2" D

     

Tall child's christening mug, Sarah, with striking purple bands ~ hand-painted. English c. 1840.

Size: 3 1/2" H x 3 1/4" D

     

CP-1319

ABC Mug with the letter B and the phase, The Three Bears Take A Walk. English c. Late 19th Century.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 2 5/8" D

       

CP-1339

Very rare diminutive child's mug, "From an Affectionate Father". English c. 1820.

Size: 2 7/8" H x 2" D

     

CP-1346

"Dancing" ~ a charming colorful child's mug. English c. 1860.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 2 3/4" D

       

Child's christening mug, "A Present for Francis" wrapped in a fancy cartouche. English c. 1830.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 2 1/2" D

     

Early child's christening mug, "Elizabeth". English c. 1820.

Size: 2 1/4" H x 2 1/2" D

       

Rare canary child's mug with the saying, "Be a good child / Live and fear God / Mind your book / Love your School" within a fancy cartouche. English c. 1820.

Size: 2 7/16" H x 2 7/16" D

       

CP-1399

Staffordshire brown transfer child's mug "A Present for Mary". English c. 1860.

Size:2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1402

A Present For Charles. Child’s christening mug decorated in fine black transfer with an elaborate floral scrollwork cartouche, English, Early 19th Century.

Size: 2 5/8" H x 2 3/4" H

     

Very rare and early christening mug "A gift for Peter". English c 1800.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1403

Early child’s mug with “A Father’s Regard” in a dark‑brown cartouche and ANN on the reverse. A warm, two‑sided motto piece with strong color and appealing sentiment. English, Early 19th Century.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 7/16" D

 

Child’s christening mug, “A Present for Mary,” with a charming early pastoral scene and warm period color. A lovely named example of 19th‑century children’s pottery with strong visual appeal. English c. 1830.

Size: 2" H x 3 3/4" D

       

CP-1410

Copper lusterware child's christening mug ~ Martha. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 9/16" D

 

Rare child's "reward" mug ~ "Present for Reading well". English c. 1820.

Size: 2 9/16" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1417

Christening child's mug "Emma" decorated in brown transfer; the handle has leafy terminals…(some staining). English c. 1850.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 3/4" D

       

Child's christening mug ~ Alexander wrapped within an elegant scroll banner cartouche. English c. 1840.

Size: 3" H x 2 5/8" D

       

CP-1426

Child's canary yellow mug ~ A Trifle for Margaret. English c. 1820.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 3" D

     

Christening mug ~ "Henry" with great color (blue) and graphics. English, Early 19th Century.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

       

CP-1448

"The Pig Race" ~ teal transfer on this amusing child's mug. On the other side "The Pensioner". English c. 1860.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1464

Child's christening mug: Thomas, with a nice transfer & hand coloring. English c. 1840.

Size: 3" H x 3 3/4" D

     

Rare pearlware child reward mug ~ "Present for Kitting Well", English c. 1860.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 3/4" D

   

Very RARE & charming pearlware child's mug ~ PRESENT FOR BEING GOOD IN CHURCH. English, Early 19th Century.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1480

William ~ Staffordshire child's christening mug in dark teal transfer,. English c. 1850.

Size: 2 5/8" H x 2 3/4" D

     

Early 19th c. pearlware child's mug illustration of a yellow mane Lion.

Size: 2 1/8" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1488

Child’s mug, “For my dear Girl,” with a sweet early vignette and rich red transfer. A touching named‑sentiment piece with strong color and classic appeal. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

     

CP-1491

Colorful pearlware staffordshire child's mug protraying a cock (rooster). English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/8" H x 2 1/4" D

 

CP-1496

Child’s christening mug for Charles, with children on a seesaw in a blue cartouche on the reverse. A bright, appealing blue‑transfer example with both a named side and a playful vignette. English c. 1880.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 3/4" D

   

Child’s mug, “Token of Affection,” in a black vine cartouche, with an ornate urn‑and‑foliage motif on the reverse. A crisp early motto piece with strong contrast and classic sentiment. English c. 1860.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

   

CP-1501

Child’s christening mug for Josiah, with “Merit Rewarded” on the reverse in a teal cartouche. A bright, two‑sided blue‑transfer example with strong color and classic moral charm. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 7/8" H x 2 1/2" D

 

Extremely rare pearlware christening mug inscribed with "For A Good Girl," featuring a complete ABC and numbers within an oval. This mug is showcased as the frontispiece of the book "Gifts For Good Children". English c. 1800.

Size: 2 5/8" H

 

CP-1507

Child’s mug, “A Present for my Nephew,” with a colorful early vignette of a child outdoors. A bright, appealing 19th‑century example with strong sentiment and visual charm.. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/4" H x 2 1/2" D

     

CP-1513

A Sister's Present ~ Child's mug with fuchsia transfer & a floral cartouche. English c. 1860.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

 

CP-1519

Little Jack Horner sat in a corner eating his Christmas pie. On one side of this Staffordshire child mug in blue transfer. The other side, Diddle diddle The cat & the Fiddle. Lovely folky mug. Some hairline cracks on the bottom. English c. 1860.

Size: 3" H x 3" D

 

CP-1524

Crisp child’s christening mug for Thomas, framed in a light blue vine‑and‑bird cartouche, with sharp red accents to rim and handle. A clean early example with strong color, bright presence, and lovely personalized charm. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 2 3/4" D

   

CP-1536

RED-DEER in a blue transfer. This mug called Red-Dear (spelling mistake) in actual lovely blue transfer. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

     

CP-1547

Child’s christening mug for Jane, printed in a warm maroon transfer with a charming rim border. A sweet early piece with simple, heartfelt presence. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 3/4" D

 

Diminutive child’s mug, “For Learning,” printed in a crisp black transfer within a lively fruit‑and‑foliate border. A charming early reminder of gentle instruction. English c. 1860.

Size: 2 1/4" H x 2" D

 

CP-1552

Staffordshire child’s mug, “For A Good Boy,” in a bold black transfer with three boys spinning a top. A clean early piece with lively detail and a touch of gentle praise. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

 

Child’s christening mug for Kate, decorated in rich brown scrollwork with elegant script. A clean early example with lovely presence, warm charm, and strong decorative appeal. English c. 1860.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

 

Early “A Present for William” mug, printed in an unusual chocolate‑brown transfer within a pleasing cartouche of spheres. A bright, appealing example with just a few tiny nicks to the rim. English c. 1830.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

     

CP-1580

Child’s mug, “Reward of Merit,” with vivid blue transfer and classic scrollwork. A bright, charming example of early moral‑instruction ware, celebrating good conduct in the schoolroom. English c. 1830.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

       

CP-1581

Child’s mug, “On Time,” with crisp black transfer and a framed moral verse (“Time was, is past…”). A bright early example of instructional pottery with strong graphic presence and period sentiment. English c. 1840.

Size: 3" H x 3" D

     

CP-1582

Child’s mug with open‑Bible motif and a bold black transfer proverb (“Prosperity gains friends; adversity tries them”). A striking early example of moral‑instruction with strong graphic appeal and crisp detail. English c. 1870.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 1/2" D

     

CP-1583

Child’s mug with polychrome decoration and a devotional verse (“This world is vain and full of pain…”). A vivid example with strong color, fine crackle, and heartfelt period sentiment. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 3" H x 3 1/4" D

     

CP-1584

FLOWERS THAT NEVER FADE ~ CHARITY ~ Child’s mug with a rural gate‑scene in fine black transfer and a touching verse on charity and gratitude. An early 19th‑century piece carrying the gentle, human warmth of its time ~ Charity: Oh! Thank you, dear; ladies, for trying to cheer / A heart that can only reply by a tear and reward you & yours for the comforts you give / And the prayers of an old man be yours while you live... "Flowers that never fade" were series mugs of moral poems or lessons designed to teach children virtues like politeness and kindness like the "golden rule".

Size: 2 5/16" H x 2 1/4" D

     

CP-1586

Child’s mug with bold black scrollwork and the name “ELIZA” in crisp block letters, finished with a red rim line. A classic named piece with strong graphic appeal and personal charm. English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 3/4" D

     

CP-1587

Child’s mug printed in puce with an open Bible and the maxim “Trying to conceal makes the fault worse.” A Staffordshire moral‑instruction piece, prized for its crisp color, strong graphic presence, and timeless lesson in honesty. English c. 1860.

Size: 2 3/8" H x 2 1/2" D

   

CP-1588

Pearlware child’s mug printed in brown with a family‑affection scene and the verse “Remembrance of Attachment… Brothers & sisters, hand in hand…” A tender piece celebrating home, harmony, and the sentimental values of the period. English c. 1830.

Size: 2 3/4" H x 2 3/4" D

               
               
               

 

 

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