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Paragon China Future Telling Mug - J. A. Robinson -(Sold)





Stock No. 216 

A Paragon China Future Telling beaker shaped Mug designed by J. A. Robinson and dating to the late 1920s.The rhyme on the cup reads "What will I be when I grow up?" and around the rim are the words,Tinker , Tailor , Soldier , Sailor.This mug is in exceptional condition, and is handpainted in colours bearing the signature J. A. Robinson below the illustration of a seated child, in 1920s clothing reading a book entitled Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor with his pet dog beside him.The mug is marked to the base with the Paragon Star mark and PARAGON FINE BONE CHINA MADE IN ENGLAND The Childs Future Telling Series REG COPYRIGHT.
This series is very scarce and pieces in this condition are few and far between!

Dimensions :
height of mug : 3.75 ins.

(cf. Gifts for Good Children by Maureen Batkin Part 2. pgs.14,122 & 123)

Sold

£140.00