This treasure, discovered so close to St Valentine's Day, would be the perfect addition to our modest collection of 19th century mugs, some of which are tokens of Mr. N's affection for me (I think).
Of course a Lovefeast was not quite the wild, hippy-ish event it's name evokes. This mug was once a souvenir of a Nonconformist religious gathering where a simple meal was shared in a celebration of brotherly love. Primitive Methodists and Moravians both enjoyed this sociable act of worship.
Such loving cups bearing the word "Lovefeast" are quite hard to find.
"Praise The Lord" is more usual.
Mr N. agreed that I should keep it and I accepted with great pleasure...
...it's definitely NOT transferable.
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Definitely not! What a great find...
ReplyDeleteLove the spotty bovine too.
Julie x
I'd be over the moon at such a find!
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing me to your blog - from what I have seen so far I love it.
ReplyDeleteI have found your blog today by a circuitous route and love your idea of then and now photos. I'm afraid I have pinched your idea today. The mug is wonderful, but why would they have two handles? Ann x
ReplyDeleteI should have added that these two handled mugs are known as loving cups to be shared at all sorts of gatherings and celebrations and symbolizing friendship and unity.
DeleteGreat mugshots! I would have begged to keep it too. And again, I learn something new from a fab blog. M x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have reserved a place for it in my kitchen - that's when the painting is finished, the flooring is fixed etc.etc.
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