Flowers and Garlands, 19th Century Hand-decorated Spongeware Mug whisk brish About Captain Ivory

About Captain Ivory

What I most like about him is that he is attached only at his feet

all of the time

8" x 7 7/8" and in very good condition

Flowers and Garlands, 19th Century Hand-decorated Spongeware Mug whisk brish About Captain IvoryTo me this good sized, c. mid 19th century mug with hand painted flowers feels quite warm and cozy a nice one to actually drink morning coffee from, or fill with sprigs of holiday green and berries, or to use to hold ones toothbrush! I believe this would be properly be classified as spongeware (and was by the dealer who sold it me), with the garland motif looking to have been applied using a stencil and sponged type painting. Plus a hand painted blue