I've always got an eye out for precious "canary yellow," and the "Time to Rise" transfer decoration on this c. 1820 child's mug with silver lustre seems a scarce one. But my first response to this one was a laugh at, and appreciation for, its inherent contradictions, with its slogan "Be attentive to Business" applied with a clear lack of attention to business! A smear and drip to the silver lustre, too, and then, later, someone inattentive broke the handle off! (A fair bit of attentiveness was applied to its repair.) All of which adds up to making this, to my sensibilities, even better than canary yellow perfection.
2 5/8" t x 2 5/8" d x 3 1/2" across at handle. Repaired handle as documented, no other chips or cracks or losses, color is bright and strong.
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