19th Century Children's Pottery:
Christening Mugs


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          Item
Number
Item
Description
 

CP-0309

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

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

 

CP-0557

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

     

CP-1035

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, "Ass".  English c. 1840.

Size: 2" H x 2" D

       

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

Size: 2" H x 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

       

Wonderful diminutive child's mug in teal transfer of a Running Greyhound and a Swan swimming on the other side. English c. 1830.

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

   

Canary yellow child's mug "A Trifle for Richard" encompassed by an octagon cartouche. English c. 1820.

Size: 2 1/4" H x 2 3/8" D

     

CP-1346

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

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

   

Elegant "creamware child's mug with M" in a cartouche. English c. 1800.

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

         

Child's yellow canary mug, A Trifle for Eliza in a cartouche. English, Late 19th Century.

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

     

Diminutive child's christening mug ~ "Emma". English c. 1820.

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

     

CP-1370

Child's motto mug, "This world is vain and full of pain / With cares and troubles sore / Those are blest that are at rest / With Christ Forever more". English, Late 19th Century.

Size: 3" H x 3 1/4" 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

     

CP-1387

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

 

CP-1407

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 early blue & white pearlware child's mug ~ "Conscience is a terror to the wicked but a comfort to good men". English c. 1820

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

 

Extremely rare diminutive blue & white child's "reward" mug ~ For Improvement at School. English c. 1820

Size: 1 7/8" H x 2" 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

   

Jane ~ Child's christening mug in a nice simple transfer. English c. 1820.

Size: 3" H x 3" W

   

Child's reward mug, Mark of Respect.

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

   

Canary yellow child's mug ~ For My Dear Boy. English c. 1840.

Size: 2 9/16" H x 2 5/8" D

   

For My Dear Girl ~ A lovely canary yellow reward child's mug. English c. 1840.

Szie: 2 3/16" H x 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

   

Child's christening jug "William". English c. 1860.

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

       

Rare carney yellow child mug ~ Come Dear child and Let me see how you can say your ABC. English c. 1810.

Size: 2" H x 2" 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

   

Pearlware christening mug with the name Caroline. C. 1830.

Size: 2 1/2" H x 2 5/8" 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

 

Rare Staffordshire wild animals child's mug, LEOPARD. English c. 1840.

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

   

CP-1497

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

 

Blue & white transfer christening mug, "A Token of Affection". English c. 1820.

Size: 1 7/8” H x 1 7/8” 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-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

 

CP-1550

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

 

CP-1565

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

 

RESERVED

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

               
               

 

 

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