Railway centenary commemorative mug 1825-1925

Made:
1924-1925 in Ashtead
maker:
Ashtead Potters Limited

Commemorative mug, ceramic, produced to commemorate the centenary of the railway 1825-1925, depicting George Stephenson 1781 -1848 and picture of 'Locomotion'. Salt glazed stoneware; text and images moulded. Made by Ashtead Potters Limited. Makers marks underneath. Overall: 170 mm x 135 mm x 95 mm diameter. Commissioned by London & North Eastern Railway. Described by maker as a 'One quart capacity tankard J17'.

Details

Category:
Miscellanea & Curiosities
Object Number:
2011-7102
Materials:
stoneware (glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 135 mm 95 mm,
type:
mug
credit:
British Transport Commission