Lassie - Willsgrove Ware Pottery

Name: Willsgrove Ware Pottery
 
Type: Large Beer Mug
 
Year: 1960s–1970s
 
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Mark: Willsgrove Ware Pottery - Willsgrove Ware Pottery, Made in Rhodesia
 
History: This charming ceramic mug features a finely rendered transfer print of a Collie dog, reminiscent of the famous “Lassie” character, on a soft cream glaze body. Manufactured by Willsgrove Ware-Pottery in Rhodesia, the mug dates to the 1960s–1970s, during the brief period when that national designation was used. The clean lines and simple tapered shape are typical of mid-century utilitarian pottery with added collectible charm due to the nostalgic canine imagery.
 
 
This mug would have been used for everyday tea or coffee and is now a delightful vintage display piece for dog lovers or collectors of Rhodesian ceramics. With its clear blue maker’s mark and good condition, it holds collector appeal. A classic example of mid-20th century export pottery from southern Africa.
 
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