Lot 19: A Ceramic Frederick Warne and Co Beatrix Potter Benjamin Bunny Nursery Mug and Boxed book
This lot comprises a small, single-handled ceramic childs nursery mug with boxed book, featuring illustrations and text from Beatrix Potters tales. The mug is constructed from white glazed ceramic and decorated with a transfer-printed scene of Benjamin Bunny on the exterior, accompanied by text from the story. A secondary transfer-printed rabbit illustration is positioned on the interior rim. The presentation box features a printed garden scene with rabbits within a gold-tone border. The box is printed with the text THE ORIGINAL AND AUTHORIZED EDITION and F. WARNE and CO. Based on the licensed publisher and similar examples, this item is attributed to Wedgwood, though no manufacturer mark is visible in the provided images. Both the mug and the box have adhesive orange and white labels attached.
Condition report:
The ceramic mug is in good condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. The original cardboard box shows light shelf wear, minor age-related discolouration, and typical scuffing to the edges. Adhesive price or inventory labels are present on the exterior of both items.
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