Mug

Mug commemorating Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney (1719-1792). It is made of yellow earthenware with an applied relief medallion containing a profile portrait inscribed 'ADMIRAL RODNEY' with a bow in relief above, from which bluish grey husk garlands go around the mug. There are grey reeded bands around the rim and base.

Object Details

ID: AAA4378
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Mug
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1782
People: Rodney, George Brydges
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Lionel Preston Collection
Measurements: Overall: 120 x 120 x 80 mm