1850s Vtg Antique Crimean War Sunderland Pink Pearl Transfer Lustreware Frog Mug

Vintage 1850s Antique Crimean War Sunderland Pink Pearl Transfer Lustreware Frog Mug Tankard Purchased from a dealer in London in the late 1980s or early 1990s. Frog Mug commemorating the Crimean War victory. Text on front reads “MAY THEY EVER BE UNITED. CRIMEA. VIVE L’EM PERE UR GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.” On back “The sun is up we’ll brush the dew. To hear the huntsman’s gay halloo. And hark the dog’s enlivening cry. Now see the horsemen gallop by. And now we hear the distant horn. Upon the dying echoes borne. From copse to copse the hunters hie. On hearing Driver’s well known cry.” Measures roughly 4 7/8” tall, 3 5/8” diameter at base, 3 3/4” diameter at lip, and 5” deep (this includes handle). Overall excellent condition; nice, subtle crazing on bottom, free of any splits or restorations, and minimal fleabiting at pink lustre trim. Sold as pictured.