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Staffordshire Tartan Coat Toby Jug, C. 1830.
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Staffordshire Tartan Coat Toby Jug, C. 1830.

18th century
Sold 29 April 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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A rare English pottery ‘Tartan Coat’ Toby jug, c. 1830. Modelled as a typical Toby jug, but unusually decorated with the seated man, wearing a Tartan overcoat. He holds a lace jug of frothing beer in his left hand, and a pipe in his right hand.

The canted base, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and white.

Having a simple loop handle, with a thumb piece.

All under a pearlware glaze.

Height – 24 cm, 9 1/2”.

Width – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113771
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A rare English pottery ‘Tartan Coat’ Toby jug, c. 1830.
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Modelled as a typical Toby jug, but unusually decorated with the seated man, wearing a Tartan overcoat.
Philip Carrol Antiques

He holds a lace jug of frothing beer in his left hand, and a pipe in his right hand.

fig 1. An antique Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated character in a tricorn hat and patterned tartan coat holding a small mug.
fig 1. Staffordshire Tartan Coat Toby Jug, C. 1830.

The canted base, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and white.

Having a simple loop handle, with a thumb piece.

All under a pearlware glaze.

Height – 24 cm, 9 1/2”.

Width – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Depth – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jug to the Georgian era.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113771
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Staffordshire Tartan Coat Toby Jug, C. 1830.

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An antique Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated character in a tricorn hat and patterned tartan coat holding a small mug.
Staffordshire Tartan Coat Toby jug, c. 1830.
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An antique Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated character in a tricorn hat and patterned tartan coat holding a small mug.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectToby Jugs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian Staffordshire
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Ceramic
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsTricorn hat, Tartan coat pattern, Seated figure, Loop handle
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

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Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristic crazing in the glaze, hollow interior construction, hand-painted polychrome details with subtle brushwork variations, and a lack of modern maker stamps unless bearing specific early impressed factory marks.

Displaying historical ceramics adds character and narrative depth to a space. Place them individually or within a curated collection on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or enclosed glass cabinets to serve as a focal point of historical interest.

Keep ceramic pieces away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading. Dust gently with a dry, soft brush and avoid submerging or washing with harsh chemical detergents, especially if the glaze exhibits age-related crazing.

These pieces were typically crafted from earthenware, slip-cast or press-moulded, and then hand-painted with metallic and enamel oxides under a clear lead glaze before undergoing a final kiln firing.

A Toby jug is a pottery jug shaped like the full figure of a seated person, usually a hearty, stout man wearing a Georgian tricorn hat. Production began in England during the late 18th century and flourished through the 19th century in the Staffordshire potteries.
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