Christopher Robin No 1 Small Mug by Ashtead Potters

Christopher Robin No 1 nursery ware Small Mug by Ashtead Potters. The mug is 7.9cm (3.11 inches) tall by 6.7cm (2.64 inches) wide at the base. The scripts on the mug read 'Independence' and 'Puppy and I.' and depict episodes from A. A. Milne's poetry book 'When we were very young'. The mug is transfer printed but the original set (presented to the Duke and Duchess of York in 1928) was hand painted, as was a second 'special edition' presented to A. A. Milne's son Christopher Robin Milne - the inspiration for the character.

The legend on the base of the mug reads: This is No. 1 Of 24 Pieces of the Christopher Robin Nursery Set made in England by Ashtead Potters Ltd. Epsom, from E. H. Shepard's copyright Designs Regd No. 740352

There is also a letter 'N' code on the base of the example displayed.

The mug is in very good condition with just a small tight hairline of half inch to the left of the 'I' in Independence, running down from the rim. There is light crazing to the piece too which is typical of the Christopher Robin nursery ware.

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