Vintage Bovey Pottery Nursery Mug – Banbury Cross & Puss in Boots

Maker/Origin:

Bovey Pottery, Devon, England

Era:

Early 20th century (c. 1920s–1930s)

Description:

A delightful Bovey Pottery children’s mug featuring two classic storybook illustrations:

• Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross (child riding hobby horse)
• Puss in Boots – How Fine He Looks (cat in boots with castle in background)

The mug is finished with a silver-toned rim and decorated in bright hand-coloured transfers. Characterful age-related crazing across the glaze gives it authentic vintage charm.

Measurements (approx.):

• Height: 7.5 cm
• Diameter: 7 cm

Markings:

Green Bovey Pottery backstamp with painted decorator’s marks.

Condition:

Good antique condition — bright illustrations with some glaze crazing and light interior staining consistent with age. No cracks or repairs noted.

Styling Ideas:

• A charming display piece for a nurseryware or fairy-tale collection.
• Pairs beautifully with Bunnykins or Royal Doulton nursery china.
• A nostalgic gift for collectors of early children’s storybook ware.

Collector’s Notes:

Bovey Pottery nurseryware is highly collectible, particularly fairy-tale and nursery rhyme subjects. Scarcer than Royal Doulton equivalents, pieces like this hold special appeal for dedicated collectors.