{"product_id":"1930s-art-deco-wedgwood-keith-murray-tankard-mug-1","title":"1930s Art Deco Wedgwood Keith Murray Tankard Mug","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1930s Art Deco Wedgwood Keith Murray Tankard Mug\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine Art Deco Wedgwood Keith Murray Tankard Mug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in pretty good condition with no chips, cracks, scratches, or repairs. However, it does have staining, as shown in the image, which does not come off when gently washed in washing up liquid. This is possibly a manufacturing defect and I have significantly reduced the price as a consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic Keith Murray Art Dec design has ensured that these tankards remain highly collectible. It would make a great addition to an existing collection or use as a stein or large coffee mug. A great find for all retro kitchenware and barware collectors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tankard measures approximately; 12cm (~4.7″)  tall, and a base diameter of 9.3cm. It weighs 390 grammes unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the underside it has the printed ‘Keith Murray, Wedgwood, Made In England’ mark. This means that it was produced in ~1933. The KM monogram was introduced in 1934. In 1940 \u003cem\u003eWedgwood, Made in England \u003c\/em\u003ewas replaced with \u003cem\u003eWedgwood of Etruria and Barlaston.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-antique-pottery-wedgwood-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003evintage Wedgwood Pottery.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSome History For You!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeith Murray (1892 – 1981) was a New Zealand born architect and designer who worked as a ceramics, glass, and metal ware designer for Wedgwood in the Potteries area of Staffordshire in the 1930s and 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is considered one of the most influential designers of the Art deco style. His  designs are much sought after in the modern home, as he is known for his use of monotone colours and sparse use of decoration, which is in keeping with current styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wedgwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33388837306412,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC04425-e1568196972928_9f83b9a9-c3c4-4ae2-b3a9-c6150e03a4e3.jpg?v=1586010881","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1930s-art-deco-wedgwood-keith-murray-tankard-mug-1","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}