Bidspirit auction | A Set of Six 1968

A Set of Six 1968 English Ellgreave Ceramic Heraldic Mugs - This lot comprises six English ceramic mugs of flared tankard form, each with a single C-shaped handle. The exterior of each mug is decorated with a polychrome transfer print depicting a medieval knight on horseback in heraldic regalia. The reverse of each vessel features a biographical text transcribed in capitals. Subjects include EDWARD, PRINCE OF WALES (B. 1330, D. 1376) and JOHN DE WARENNE, EARL OF SURREY (B. 1286, D. 1347). The bases are marked with a green circular transfer reading ELLGREAVE in script above a crown symbol, with the words GENUINE, HEATMASTER, ENGLAND, and STAFFORDSHIRE. A stamped numeric mark reading 7-68 is also present on the underside of the pieces. No other maker marks, signatures, or labels are visible. Diameter: 8.3 cm Width: 12.0 cm.