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Doulton Lambeth stoneware tyg. Large, than normal, and impressive three handled tyg with three moulded relief vignettes of cricketers, a batsman, a fielder and wicket keeper in white on a green cameo background with blue circular surround, the sides highly decorated in a small floral pattern on a brown background, the handles unusually rectangular and decorated with an attractive and unusual brown and green. 6.5” tall. Incised to base with Doulton Lambeth and number 8235 and makers marks for Fanny Sayers. Undated but around 1880/90’s. Very good condition. A lovely, rare and distinctive example of this rare cricketing ceramic