Plate XXXIII.
PLATE XXXIII
DESCRIBING THE POTTERY
Shelf 5. Toby (Davenport). The Brewer. The Cobbler’s Wife. The Squire. Hearty Good Fellow ([see page 95]).
Shelf 4. Toby Pepper Pots. Judy Jug. Toby (Davenport). Uncle Toby (early). Brewer. Tobacco Jar. Toby and Clown Pepper Pots.
Shelf 3. Brown Glazed Rockingham. Cottage Pastille Burner. Cadogan Pot. Snuff Taker. Lizard Mug. Boot Bottle ([see page 107]). Harvester’s Bottle (Davenport). Plates—Brameld, Rockingham. Mason’s Ironstone China.
Shelf 2. Lustre ([see notes on page 107]).
Shelf 1. Lustre (see notes). Plates: Wedgwood, Queen’s Ware, Lug and Feather border (1790), Minton (early), Minton (circa 1810) ([see page 132]). Parian Ware (green).
Soon after I set up in the pottery line I espied an old two-handled Wesleyan loving cup, with “Bethel” painted on the sides in black. While I was examining the mug an elderly gentleman came in from the back room and the following enlightening conversation ensued:
Moderato: Good afternoon. Eh? Crescendo: How much for the mug? Thruppence. Forte: Where did it come from? Thruppence. Fortissimo: How old do you consider it? Thruppence. Piano: Oh, help!