Late 19th Century English Jasperware Matchstick Jar

Description

Listing is for an Adams Tunstall cobalt blue jasperware miniature matchstick cup issued for the English city of Scarborough.

This … more Listing is for an Adams Tunstall cobalt blue jasperware miniature matchstick cup issued for the English city of Scarborough.

This particular crest is the older version and dates back to the 13th century. What’s also unique about this piece is that there is a second relief on the back, which strikes me as a scroll of sorts. Doing a bit more research, I believe it represents the Magna Carta of 1253 that made provisions for the Scarborough Fair (cue Simon & Garfunkel)

This piece of Arms Ware was made sometime between late 19th to early 20th century as a souvenir piece. less