Royal Doulton loving cup (with two handles) depicting a scene of the early Australian colony. One one side Captain Cook and eight other men are shown in relief, with two figures of Indigenous men painted in the background. On the other side a sailing ship and two rowboats are shown with four figures on the shore in the foreground and several figures with the rowboats. Flags are depicted on the handles. The underside is stamped with 'Captain Cook / The Greatest Navigator / ... / Through storm & shine / alone on unknown - / seas. The Endeavour / anchored in Botany Bay / ub tge tear if iyr Kird / 1770' and 'The production of this cup / is limited to 350 / no. 215'. The trademark stamp reads 'Made in England / Royal Doulton / Registered / in Australia / No. 10610'. - click to view larger image
The image features a decorative ceramic jug with a detailed illustration of a historical scene, including figures in military attire and a Union Jack flag.
The image features a decorative ceramic jug with a detailed illustration of a historical scene, including figures in military attire and a Union Jack flag.