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FS35: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A Large Mid 19th Century Pottery Cylindrical Mug Commemorating 'Richard Oastler, the Friend of the Poor'

Auction Lot FS35/686

A large mid 19th century pottery cylindrical mug commemorating 'Richard Oastler, the Friend of the Poor' transfer printed in black with a three quarter length portrait of Oastler, landscape and other prints and mottos, 13cm high [some restoration]. *Biography Richard Oastler [1789-1861] was a factory reformer and abolitionist who fought for the rights of factory workers in the Factory Act of 1847 which limited the working day for children to 10 hours a day.

A Large Mid 19th Century Pottery Cylindrical Mug Commemorating 'Richard Oastler, the Friend of the Poor' (FS35/686) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 11th July 2017 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A large mid 19th century pottery cylindrical mug commemorating 'Richard Oastler, the Friend of the Poor' transfer printed in black with a three quarter length portrait of Oastler, landscape and other prints and mottos, 13cm high [some restoration]. *Biography Richard Oastler [1789-1861] was a factory reformer and abolitionist who fought for the rights of factory workers in the Factory Act of 1847 which limited the working day for children to 10 hours a day.

Price Realised

£170

Department

Ceramics and Glass

Sale Information

FS35: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 11th July 2017
Wednesday, 12th July 2017

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 10:00am on Wednesday, 12th July 2017 as part of the Oriental and European Ceramics and Glassware section of the sale.

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Okehampton Street, Exeter

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Important Notes

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