SOLD Threesome with Two Umbrellas and a Perched Bowler, Curious Antique Tintype baskets I love an antique Staffordshire

I love an antique Staffordshire transfer decorated child's cup combining text and image

which lends a bit of eeriness to the drawing in an interesting sort of way

There is one small area of loss on the back along the edge where one hinge would attach the lid to the body

while leaning back at a fairly dramatic rake when viewed from the sides as if in defiance of gravity

Narrow end of the funnel measures 1 3/4" across

SOLD Threesome with Two Umbrellas and a Perched Bowler, Curious Antique Tintype baskets I love an antique StaffordshireThe young man at center here with playful grin (and perhaps a large birthmark on his forehead?) looks like he's having a really fun time, which is what makes me love this one. With what looks like a bowler hat perched on the umbrella (and maybe there's a cane hooked around it too?) consuming half the image, nicely bookended by the umbrella held by the couple behind. Unusual and full of life. 3 7 16" x 2 7 16", general surface wear and one spot showing