Description: This is a unique, vintage, single release commemorative mug from Wedgwood. It was produced in the 1960's to commemorate the life of Geoffrey Chaucer (1328-1400), the author of the Canterbury Tales. The oversized mug features a line up of characters from the book including Reeve, Clerk of Oxenford, Miller, Merchant, Man of Law, Physician, 2 Citizens, The Host, Manciple, Monk, Citizen, 3 Priests, Squires, Knight, Chaucer, Cook, Wife of Bath, Parson, Plowman, Franklin, Shipman, Sompnour, Pardoner, Friar, Lady Abbefs, Nun, Yeoman and Squire. They are listed at the bottom circling the mug. The mug itself is a beige or off white color with a pastel pink trim at the top and a pastel blue trim at the bottom. The top reads CHAUCER'S CANTERBURY PILGRIMS". The bottom of the mug reads GEOFFREY CHAUSER (Author of the Canterbury Tales) 1328-1400 Poet-Laureat, in the twelfth year of Richard H. 1389, obtained a grant of an annual allowance of wine. It is marked Wedgwood of ETRURIA & BARLASTON MADE IN ENGLAND as well as Engraved by the Wedgwood Studios. The mug stands approximately 4 3/4 inches tall and has a top opening of 3 3/4 inches wide/long. It easily holds 20 ounces of liquid. Mug is in good vintage pre-owned condition with no nicks, chips, cracks or repairs. Please review and enlarge all photos for additional details, views and measurements. Shipped via USPS Ground Advantage.
Price: 25.99 USD
Location: Amherst, Ohio
End Time: 2025-01-02T23:29:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Origin: England
Pattern: Canterbury Pilgrims
Occasion: All Occasions
Color: Multicolor
Material: Porcelain
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Wedgwood
Type: Mug
Department: Unisex Adults
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Capacity: 20 ounces
Theme: Literature
Features: Commemorative, Decorative
Production Style: Art Pottery
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Production Technique: Pottery
Product Line: Canterbury Tales
