English & European Ceramics & Glass - 15 Dec 2020
A documentary creamware jug and accompanying mug dated 1790
A documentary creamware jug and accompanying mug dated 1790, the jug printed in black with scenes of Faith and Charity within oval panels above four line stanzas, inscribed beneath the spout for 'John Lerway 1790', the tall cylindrical mug printed with Hope resting on an anchor, inscribed 'Ann Lerway 1790', together with a framed watercolour of the arms of Lerway, some damages, the jug 19.5cm. (3)
Provenance: a private collection in Sussex.
The surname of Lerway appears to have a tradition in the Somerset area.