1840s English Staffordshire Transferware Frog Mug shadow box English Turkey Serving Set

English Turkey Serving Set

and botanical motifs—imagery rooted in ancient Greek and Roman art and made famous by Wedgwood in the late 18th century

oxidation from display

light wear and age-appropriate crazing

1840s English Staffordshire Transferware Frog Mug shadow box English Turkey Serving SetMid 19th century English frog mug in the classic pearlware tradition, decorated in black transfer with hand applied enamel highlights typical of the 1840s50s. The pastoral scene wraps the body with nave charm, framed by delicate border work and double handles that give the form both balance and presence. And then, of course, the surprise: a molded frog resting at the base, revealed only as the drink disappears. Originally intended as a bit of tavern