Antique : Extremely rare blue & white transfer ware Hancocks Grazing Rabbits ( woodland)

An extremely rare and beautiful blue and white Tankard with grazing rabbits / hares amongst a landscape by Sampson Hancock (& Sons) in the Woodland pattern.

Circa 1891 - 1900

4 inches (10cm) height approx

Makers printed marks: Woodland - SH & Sons

Good Condition - very slight discolouration in one area ( not of any concern - and seems a result of the original firing - see image 1) - evidence of top rim being gilded and slight gilt rubbing on gilt band on lower half of body - light age signs all as expected and mentioned only for accuracy - No chips or restoration - Buyer will be completely delighted

From a good private collection fresh to the market, including: a blue and white transferware large Military Tankard with Wellington and Lord Hill, a Reform Mug, blue and white transferware Tankard with grazing rabbits, 18th and early 19th century Chinese export Tankards including one armorial piece, collection of Royal Worcester miniatures, Carved Chinese triple Cigar Box, photographs, Baxter Prints etc... etc...

Viewing welcome beforehand at London NW6

Makers Reference : Sampson Hancock (& Sons)

Manufacturer of earthenware at Stoke 1870-1937 (formerly Tunstall c.1858 to1870 )

New title "S Hancock & Sons (Potters) Ltd." from 1935 to 1937.

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