Nifty antique collectible souvenir china mug in red and white with image of Washington's Headquarters in Valley Forge, PA from Valley Forge National Park. Made by Adams Potteries for Jonroth (an importer of souvenir pieces) in Staffordshire, England. This piece is china, ceramic or pottery; it is not porcelain as it is not translucent. Measures 4 1/4 inches in height, about 4 1/2 inches in greatest width (from outside of handle to opposite end of mug), and about 3 9/16 inches in depth. We don't know the age of this vintage piece, but we guesstimate that it could date to the 1920s or 1930s from the style.

Neat, clean white pottery with transfer image in red of George Washington's head quarters in Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War on both sides of the mug, with an upper rim border of floral and geometric trim. There is a red line decor on the squarish, angular handle. Shape of the mug is largely round with fluting...it is not a circle but has a wavy, fluted feel to the top and bottom edges and overall body of the mug as molded. At the bottom of the image on both sides are printed the words, "Washington's Headquarters, 1777-78 Valley Forge, PA" (Pa, Pennsylvania, Penn., Penna.). The old mug is fully marked on the underside base with, "Old English Staffordshire Ware, Jonroth, England" with the Jonroth crown insignia, and under this, "Made in Staffordshire England by the Adams Potteries established in 1657." There is also a transfer "E" in black that is partially visible on the underside. We have provided six images showing from different sides including close-ups and the manufacturer marking.

Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or crazing. There are a few stray scratches or rubbed marks but nothing major and nothing to worry about. As manufactured, there are some stray transfer red dots, pin & pit dots, tiny dark dots, etc., but nothing bad or unexpected. There is one spot along the rim which has some very tiny dark dots and perhaps a touch of glaze wear, but nothing bad at all (no chips, we're looking very, very close to find this). And two spots on the sides near the rim where there is a touch of wear to the red transfer, but this may be incomplete transferring as it was made, we don't know, this doesn't look worn to us. This mug is very clean and good-looking, looking to us as if it was never used but just sat on a shelf on display. There is expected wear/darkening to the underside base from age sitting.

A lovely piece to add to any collection of souvenir china relating to Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Park, George Washington at Valley Forge or items related to the Revolutionary War in America overall. Also a nice addition to any collection of Jonroth Studios or Adams Potteries pieces. Could make an interesting gift for anyone interested in national park collectibles or memorabilia or items related to President George Washington or this period in history.