A Fine English Pearlware Toby Jug

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug having a quality Victorian Staffordshire toby jug of a man in wonderful period clothing in red, pink, ...

19th century ceramic Toby jug from the Staffordshire region of England. He has a blue jacket and a warm expression on his face. The jug has copper lustre accents as well for added ...

This gentleman is ready to serve you. Fill him up .

Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire toby jug of Mr Snuff having a quality Victorian toby jug of Mr Snuff in wonderful period clothing in pu...

Quality antique Victorian Staffordshire toby jug of Mr Snuff having a quality antique Victorian toby jug of Mr Snuff in wonderful period clothi...

"The Hearty Good Fellow": Rare Standing Pearlware Toby Jug (Staffordshire, c. 1800) A charismatic and vibrant English pearlware "Toby" jug, modeled in the scarce form known to collectors as the "Hearty Good Fellow." Dating to circa 1800, this piece represents a delightful departure from the standard seated Toby jug, depicting the figure in a standing, convivial pose. The figure is modeled with a distinct sense of movement, his head turned slightly to the left. He is dressed in the height of Georgian tavern fashion: a deep cobalt blue jacket, a bright orange waistcoat, and vivid yellow breeches. Under his right arm, he supports a large white ale jug, while his left hand holds a pipe across his chest. Reverse & Construction: The reverse reveals a robust rustic branch handle that extends downward into a molded tree-stump support. This integral support was a clever potter's device to stabilize the standing figure during firing. Both the handle and the rocky base are left in plain white pearlware—an unusual variation (as most examples feature green or brown painted bases)—which highlights the crispness of the molding. Condition: Good antique condition. Typical minor flaking to the glaze on the rim of the tricorn hat...

A fine antique Staffordshire pottery Toby Jug. In the form of a seated, smiling man holding a jug. The man's tricorn hat serves as a lid, and an inte...

Wonderful antique 19th century Lord Nelson toby jug, having a quality 19th century toby jug, with Lord Nelson dressed in traditional clothing raised on a circular shaped base written...

French 19th century early faience pitcher beautifully decorated.

A fine antique Staffordshire pottery Toby jug. In the form of a seated, smiling man holding a jug. The man's tricorn hat serves as a lid, and an inte...