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c 1820 Dr. Franklins Maxims Staffordshire Mug

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c 1820 Dr. Franklins Maxims Staffordshire Mug

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"Dr. Franklin's Maxim" Staffordshire Child's Mug / Cup "Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks..." with Polychrome Color
c. 1820s Early 19th Century, "Dr. Franklin's Maxim" Child's Mug / Cup, "Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks..." Staffordshire, England, Choice Very Fine.
This delightful child's Mug / Cup measures about 2.75" in diameter and 2.5" tall. Text reads: "Dr Franklin's Maxims / Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks. / By Diligence and Patience the Mouse ate in two the Cable." It is transfer printed in rich dark black text and wonderful four-color hand applied polychrome in shades of cherry red, green, blue and golden yellow. One side of the mug has a transfer of a proud wood cutter with his axe after felling the mighty oak. Bright colors and clean with a sharp image, two minor chips in the base rim not affecting the transfers and a fine hairline on the inner side. It is lightly used with minimal normal wear with a nice glaze. A superior quality, vibrant example that is very nice for display
Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Alamanac, Franklin's Sayings / Prose, Dr. Benjamin Franklin

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c 1820 Dr. Franklins Maxims Staffordshire Mug

Name: c 1820 Dr. Franklins Maxims Staffordshire Mug
SKU: 134267429
Price: 200 USD
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