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Throughout the 1950s, 60s & 70s this mug sat on the mantlepiece of my parent's bedroom holding a few coins. I have always loved it, with it's little brown mouse in bonnet and shawl and rich chocolate coloured handles. Now I have it. I cannot decipher the marks on the base. Has anyone seen anything similar or know anything about it? Thanks Jan j
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This reminds me of English Torquay Ware a generic name for the many potteries in South Devon that made red earthenware pots. These wares are" usually quite small - with slip decoration in the form of a picture. 'Motto ware' forms the bulk of what we recognize as Torquay."
http://www.studiopottery.com/cgi-bin/mp.cgi?item=91
I note that the stamp includes a faint Great Britain and there are three English 'lions Rampants'.
I'm not certain but does it say above the lions Charles Collard?
http://torquaypottery.co.uk/potteries/smaller-potteries/exeter-art-pottery
Or is it Crown Dorset?
Cute! I love it especially the handles they look like mouse ears.
Thank you very much for your information and link to the torquay pottery site vetraio50. It was an absolute delight to view the photos on their website. I have sent torquaypottery an email with photos so look forward to a reply. I am not sure if it says Charles Collard as it is not a very good impression. Yes bratjdd, it is cute. I had never thought about the handles looking like mouse ears but now you come to mention it...
Love it! The mouse artwork is enchanting!