Time to Rise (and be not so very attentive to business), Early 19th C. Canary Yellow Child's Mug (Repaired Handle) lidded round basket with a few scratches/wear to

with a few scratches/wear to the paint in just a few spots

with incredible detail

on a desk for paperclips

and also the use of a wide variety shells of different shapes and sizes

which I do not believe detracts

Time to Rise (and be not so very attentive to business), Early 19th C. Canary Yellow Child's Mug (Repaired Handle) lidded round basket with a few scratches/wear toI've always got an eye out for precious "canary yellow," and the "Time to Rise" transfer decoration on this c. 1820 child's mug with silver lustre seems a scarce one. But my first response to this one was a laugh at, and appreciation for, its inherent contradictions, with its slogan "Be attentive to Business" applied with a clear lack of attention to business! A smear and drip to the silver lustre, too, and then, later, someone inattentive broke the