The London Mug - Wedgwood

A rare mug made by Wedgwood in 1966. The designer is Victor Skellern. 'When a man is tired of London he is tired of Life' quote by Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) on one side of the mug and on the reverse a poem titled 'Westminster Bridge' by William Wordsworth from 1802.
The mug is made of Queen's ware cream coloured earthenware with a clear glaze. The decoration is applied as a lithograph. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: 12.3 cm high. 9.5cm Diameter 
This mug was part of a special production for Liberty of London. The jug by the same designer was awarded at the British Souvenir Competition in 1966.