Rare child's christening cup with Kate Greenaway enamelled decoration London 1885-86
Date
1885-86
Origin
London, England
Weight
129.5gm
Dimensions
7.6cm x 6.5cm
Provenance
Cup is engraved with the inscription 'Allan Arthur Berry: July 18th 1887'
Directors Notes
Kate Greenaway was a famous illustrator and author of children's books. Her drawings depicted children in Regency style clothing playing in idyllic countryside scenes. This cup shows a typical Greenaway image of two young children playing together in an open field.
