A Rare Arts and Crafts Pint Mug

Maker: 
Omar Ramsden
Dated: 
1930
Dimensions: 
4.5" (11.4cm) high, 4" (10.1cm) diameter at base
Weight: 
11 oz

Of tapering cylindrical form with moulded spreading base, the lower part of the body applied with an unusual narrow band of chain link design and with a further plain band near the rim. The fine "S" scroll cast handle with shield-shaped terminal at the bottom and the sides with plain wires rising up to form reeded branches terminating in triple leaf motifs, either side of a graduated bud rattail.

The underside of the base inscribed " I was wrought for Jack by command of Dorothy, his wife, November 15th, 1932"

Price: 
£2850
Provenance: 

Private Collection

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Rather like Candlesticks it is curious that Ramsden made so few mugs. It would seem he had a preference for beakers or wine cups as numerous examples of those have appeared on the market. Apart from the good weight the handle is a very stylish piece of design and craftsmanship.