A Rare Agate Barton Tavern One Pint Frog Mug, Lancashire, England, 1901.

Description

Here we have quite a large and splendid sliptrailed agateware “Barton Tavern” ale mug with a thumb rest, and a frog inside for good health.

Almost certainly from one of the Lancashire country potteries, probably Cliviger.

There was a Barton near Preston at this time, and there still is. Possibly made for the landlord to be used by patrons as a ‘house’ drinking mug. It is unusual to find a nice country pottery frog mug in absolutely excellent condition. A rare thing indeed.

Date
1901

Dimensions
4’’H x 5.5’’ O/A approx. (including handle)

Condition
In absolutely excellent condition.

Price
£135   $171-USD

Ref Number: 426041A
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