Trek 150

Name: Trek 150
 
Type: Commemorative Cup
 
Year: 1838-1988
 
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History: This piece is a commemorative ceramic cup produced in 1988 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Groot Trek (Great Trek), a key historical event in South African history when Voortrekkers migrated inland from the Cape Colony during the early 19th century. The stylized script "Groot Trek 150" alongside the dates 1838–1988 indicates its specific purpose as a centenary memorabilia item.
 
 
The item is wheel-thrown or mold-cast stoneware with a green glaze, lacking any underfoot maker’s mark, which suggests it may have been manufactured in bulk by a local pottery studio or regional commemorative production rather than a known commercial ceramic line.
 
 
Its compact, rounded form and small handle imply it may have been used as a souvenir rather than functional drinkware—possibly even given as a keepsake during centennial events.
 
 
While of limited value on the global antique market, it holds regional and historical significance, particularly to collectors of Africana or South African heritage ceramics.
 
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