Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug vintage Navajo with wood backing

with wood backing

a little wear/darkening around the edges

I see a lot of lovely early examples around New England

with nice patina to the brass

I never paid much attention to folk art watermelon--then I found this beautiful slice and realized its all about glorious color

Warning! Resonant 19th Century English Transfer Decorated Child's Mug vintage Navajo with wood backingDifferent 19th century child's mugs for different reasons though made for children, these always feel quite loaded in one way or another, and here the all caps urgent "WARNING" feels very timely indeed. Also a reminder that, as much as we might like to imagine otherwise, most childhoods were never carefree. 2 11 16" d x 2 3 4" t. 3 1 2" across at handle. Very very good antique condition, no chips, cracks or other issues, just a few imperfections