Antique Checkerboard Relief Pattern Mocha Ware Small Cup / Mug Ipswich england filled with humorous quotations

filled with humorous quotations

and the interior enamel is in near perfect condition

I've long been marveling at wooden whimsy chains carved from one piece of wood

My favorite though (in addition to the shin guards) might be the balletic posture of the outfielder

with interlocking cages

Antique Checkerboard Relief Pattern Mocha Ware Small Cup / Mug Ipswich england filled with humorous quotationsI'd never seen a checkerboard patterned piece of mocha ware before, but thought that was what this was, and indeed, 'tis true there were mugs, teacups and pitchers made in this pattern, though I have not found another in this blue and peachy yellow glaze combo, which I think is the best. I just love the feel and the silhouettes of these small 19th c. mugs (I believe this was likely a child's cup) and think they'd be a great thing to build a collection