a large wedgewood nelson, battle of trafalgar, victory breaking the french line mug.victorycharles dickens centenary commemorative mug produced in england in 1970 to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.
height ... 120mm x 90mm ... diameter.
the mug is made from Wedgwood's signature fine, cream-coloured earthenware known as queensware, Crafted at Wedgwood's famous etruria and barleston works in Staffordshire. the mug is decorated with a finely detailed monochrome (black and grey) transfer-printed illustration depicting hms victory dramatically breaking through the French naval line during the epic 1805 battle.the reverse side Features a half-profile portrait medallion of vice-admiral lord horatio nelson dressed in full naval uniform. the base is decorated with a blue band and rope motiff. the lip is decorated with a simple black memorial band.
The exact date of manufacture for this specific mug varies, as it was not a single limited edition run tied to one specific year, but rather a commercial historical pattern produced throughout the 1960's and 70's.
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