Mug

Creamware mug commemorating Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792), inscribed 'Rodney for ever 1781'. It is straight-sided with a slightly flared foot, and is hand-painted in red, green, black and yellow, with floral sprays on each side. A scrolled cartouche surrounds a painted inscription in black. The border is decorated in red, and there are touches of black on the handle.

Object Details

ID: AAA4362
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Mug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1781
People: Rodney, George Brydges
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 120 x 120 x 90 mm