late 18th century, 6-1/4 x 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 in.
Provenance: Art Trading Limited, New York, New York, November 7, 1985 (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
Note: The subject of this mug, Admiral George Rodney, is best known for leading the British Navy to victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. This is considered the Britain's greatest victory over the French of the American Revolution, and ended the French and Spanish threat of invasion to the British holding of Jamaica.
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Art Trading Limited, New York, New York, November 7, 1985 (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
good overall condition, no apparent repair or retouch, crazing and firing separations as made, sticker residue to base
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