Flowers and Garlands, 19th Century Hand-decorated Spongeware Mug white flower Even more than usual

Even more than usual

In the meantime

2 5/8" long x 1 1/2" wide x 1 1/8" tall

I might would guess 1860s-70s or so on both watercolor and frame

sophisticated

Flowers and Garlands, 19th Century Hand-decorated Spongeware Mug white flower Even more than usualTo me this good sized, c. mid 19th century mug with hand painted flowers feels quite warm and cozy a nice one to actually drink morning coffee from, or fill with sprigs of holiday green and berries, or to use to hold ones toothbrush! I believe this would be properly be classified as spongeware (and was by the dealer who sold it me), with the garland motif looking to have been applied using a stencil and sponged type painting. Plus a hand painted blue