Artist: T.J. & J. Mayer, factory; Date(s): circa 1854 - 1900; Classification(s): lead-glazed earthenware, pot lid, moulding, white earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print, black key plate; Acquisition: bequeathed by Glaisher, J.W.L., Dr, 1928, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest [GPL.218-1928]
Description: White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. Circular. On top of lid 'Alma', inscribed 'ALMA', Omar Pasha with the Duke of Cambridge, Lord Raglan and Marshal St. Arnaud (d.1854); elaborate border composed of laurel leaves, etc.; green used; black key plate. Inside, printed in black 'ROBER(T) F(EAS)T/15 & 16/PAVEMENT/FINSBURY SQUARE/LONDON'.
