WILLIAM WORDSWORTH LOVING CUP. Designed by Charles Noke. One of the rarest of all Royal Doulton Loving Cups. Though not a limited edition, most were lost in. WWII; very few are known to exist today! On one side of the Cup is a portrait of Wordsworth. Below Grasmere Church, where he lies buried. The other side is Dorothy among a mass of. Daffodils below Dove Cottage. Cup’s Handles are Tied Vines. Of some of the most beautiful poetry in the English language. Born in Cockemouth, Cumbria, and grew to love the Lake District. Returning to live at Grasmere in 1799. At first he lived with his. Sister Dorothy in Dove Cottage (now a museum), then moved. Sir Henry Doulton, a great admirer of the. Poet’s works, never forgot his meeting with Wordsworth. The most potent force in the poetry of the. Charles Noke, the famous Royal Doulton. Sculptor, shared Sir Henry’s regard for Wordsworth. And designed this Loving-Cup to commemorate his. Selection as Poet Laureate in 1843. Illustrates one of his best-known poems. “I Wandered Lonely As A Cloud”. I wandered lonely as a cloud. That floats on high o’er vales and hills. When all at once I saw a crowd. A host, of golden daffodils. Beside the lake, beneath the trees. Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. A fabulous gift for the Poetry. Even if it happens to be you. Item: WILLIAM WORDSWORTH LOVING CUP. Issued By: Royal Doulton. Country Of Origin: England. Backstamp: Royal Doulton / Wordsworth. Height: 6.5 in / 16.5 cm (Rim to Base). Width: 7 in / 17.8 cm (Handle-to-Handle). Diameter: 4 in / 10.2 cm (Rim). Diameter: 3 in / 7.6 cm (Base). Colorway: see Photos (integral part of description). Availability: Very Few Are Known To Exist. Condition: Museum Quality / Looks Brand New! NO Chips, NO Cracks, NO Crazing, NO Restoration. From My Personal Collection. Displayed in Smoke-FREE , Pet-FREE Environment. Photos are of the ACTUAL Jug. Unless otherwise noted, all white spots on photos are. Reflections from camera flash and overhead lighting. Seaway China, a major Royal Doulton distributor. And retailer , lists the WORDSWORTH LOVING CUP. Ee Photo # 8. This item has been listed for sale on other sites. Therefore, if you like it. Or MAKE AN OFFER. Before it’s gone! GreatDeals is not responsible for service transit. Transit times are provided by the carrier. Exclude weekends & holidays, and may vary. With package origin and destination. Particularly during peak periods. If an item arrives damaged, save the item and. Claim can be filed. If you do not save. The item “Royal Doulton WILLIAM WORDSWORTH LOVING CUP JUG / c. 1933 Noke / Museum Quality” is in sale since Tuesday, November 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Royal Doulton\Character, Toby Jugs”. The seller is “gateman*john” and is located in Gurnee, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Brand: Royal Doulton
