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Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 02/26/2021 1:43 pm The edge reads, "PAYABLE AT THE GLASS WAREHOUSE OF W•ABSOLON" with a "•x•" between the beginning and end of this legend. William Absolon was a renowned artist who worked in ceramics and glass. Much of what his workshop produced was sold as souvenirs for the tourist trade. Other pieces were high end presentation items. In either case, surviving examples of his output are today highly valued. See: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/12085/lot/717/ And also: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/...lon-william/ He also issued promissory notes. See: https://www.spink.com/lot/120501453 Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 02/26/2021 1:54 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/26/2021 2:30 pm What is the creature (?) on the shield? Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 02/26/2021 2:44 pm Quote: What is the creature (?) on the shield? The Yarmouth coat of arms is a bit peculiar, with creatures that are half lion, half herring. How this came about is recounted here: https://norfolktalesmyths.com/2019/...oat-of-arms/ Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 02/27/2021 3:31 pm I found a little bit more information on the types of things William Absolon produced. See: http://www.mystaffordshirefigures.c...-of-yarmouth And: https://www.artfund.org/supporting-...-of-yarmouth Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 12:08 pm Another Absolon piece: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/...lon-william/ Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
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