Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug curated vintage gifts This was the first thing

This was the first thing that caught my eye as I walked into a show in Bath

I've never found one before with a custom paint job through-- here an excellent red sort of sponge painting over cream

is justifiably signed on the back: Blanche Wood (what a name

and the way the lip is shaped to evince the bird's whole body

I assume this double-sided 13 was once part of a carnival game or something like that--or perhaps it marked an especially challenging obstacle on some sort of course

Archery (The Archeress), c. 1830-40s Staffordshire Child's Mug curated vintage gifts This was the first thingI can never resist an archeress, and really love that it is the sole girl here who holds the bow and arrow, while all the boys look on. With a nice big red target at the other end of the field, already holding three arrows, though no bullseye yet. A lesson in love and power for the kids of the early 19th century! 2 13 16 t x 2 7 8 d x 3 13 16 at handle. Overall very good condition, minimal crazing, with one tiny chip to the lip, primarily visible from