ARTHUR WOOD ENGLAND 1930-1940 SPORTING SERIES MUGS (BASEBALL AND CRICKET) WITH GOLD TRIMS

TWO ARTHUR WOOD SPORTING SERIES MUGS FROM THE 1930-1940S. WE HAVE A LARGER 13CM HIGH AND RATHER RARE 1930S BASEBALL POTTERY MUG AND A SMALLER 12CM HIGH CRICKET POTTERY MUG.
 
VARIOUS SPORTS WERE DEPICTED IN THE SERIES SUCH AS CRICKET, TENNIS AND GOLF, AND BASEBALL IS ACCORDING TO ONLINE SOURCES THE RAREST AND MOST DIFFICULT TO FIND. THE BASEBALL MUG FROM THE 1930S WAS MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET AND SHOWS MADE IN ENGLAND ON THE BACKSTAMP AS REQUIRED BY AMERICAN LAW. THE BASEBALL MUG IS TRANSFER PRINTED DECORATED IN COLOURS WITH A BASE BALL GAME WITH A BATTER AT THE PLATE AND CATCHER BEHIND. THE REVERSE OF THE MUG SHOWS A PITCHER. THE RIM, FOOT AND ROUND HANDLE ARE GOLD GILDED.
 
THE CRICKET MUG IS TRANSFER PRINTED DECORATED IN COLOURS WITH A BATSMAN AND WICKETKEEPER BEHIND. THE REVERSE OF THE MUG SHOWS A BOWLER. THE RIM, FOOT AND RECTANGULAR HANDLE ARE GOLD GILDED.
 
MARKINGS: QUALITY ARTHUR WOOD MADE IN ENGLAND WITH A SEPARATE SPORTING SERIES STAMP. THIS MARK DATES FROM THE 1930S
 
ARTHUR WOOD (1884-2003):
The Arthur Wood company was found in 1884 in England and survived for 250 years but closed down in 2003. They were master potters whose items are highly prized. After they closed their doors in 2003 their items are getting more rare and highly sought after.
 
SIZE:
BASEBALL MUG 12CM WIDE UP TO HANDLE  13CM HIGH
BASEBALL MUG 12CM WIDE UP TO HANDLE  12CM HIGH
 
CONDITION: Good vintage condition.  No chips nor cracks. Gold Gild Trim still in good condition.  Some Grazing (were glacing is cracked).
 
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