Gretna Green Mug-Red Hot Marriage Act

Gretna Green Mug-Red Hot Marriage Act

Catalogue No: C008

£ 375.00

Description:

An English Creamware mug transfer printed with the Red-Hot Marriage Act and showing a young couple's wedding service in Gretna Green, officiated by the local blacksmith. 

 

Circa 1790

 

Approx 5.25 inches (135mm) tall x  3.5 inches (85mm) dia.

 

In  good, original condition with minor chip and hairline to rim.

 

For a similar example see:  Drakard  Printed English Pottery  page 66.

 

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