Bone china mug commemorating incidents in the Crimean War, 1856 (c)
mug, mug
Accession Number
NAM.2006-08-25-1
Description
Bone china mug commemorating incidents in the Crimean War, possibly made by Spode, 1856 (c). White straight sided with two vignettes: ‘Sergeant Thomas Defending the Colours at Inkermann’. Transfer printed after the engraving published in Cassell’s ‘Illustrated Family History’ and hand painted. ‘Charge of Heavy Brigade at Balaclava’. With gold painted decoration. Inscribed as title under a vignette of Sgt Thomas, Foot Guards, 1854. Associated with the Battles of Inkerman and Balaclava, Crimean War (1854-1856) 1854.
Events
Balaklava, Battle of, 1854 (Crimean War, Charge of the Heavy Brigade, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856), Inkerman, Battle of, 1854 (Crimean War 1854-1856)
