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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure
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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot figure with a hole to the base of the figure for pepper and holes to the top of the hat to dispense.

A quaint figure in lovely condition, no chips, cracks or repairs

Dimensions:

Height 14 cm (5.51 in)

Width 6.5 cm (2.56 in)

Depth 6.5 cm (2.56 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Toby Pepper Pot to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 08932323
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Unglazed foot rim: natural grubbiness and wear from standing on tabletops.
Hand-painted enamels: bright cobalt, iron red and yellow pigments over white earthenware.
Hollow base interior: concentric wiping ridges from traditional pottery workshop finishing.
Painted red tally mark inside the base: individual pieceworker identification mark.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1133189
Dealers Internal Reference
2656
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Description
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot figure with a hole to the base of the figure for pepper and holes to the top of the hat to dispense.

A quaint figure in lovely condition, no chips, cracks or repairs

Dimensions:

Height 14 cm (5.51 in)

Width 6.5 cm (2.56 in)

Depth 6.5 cm (2.56 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Toby Pepper Pot to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 08932323
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Unglazed foot rim: natural grubbiness and wear from standing on tabletops.
Hand-painted enamels: bright cobalt, iron red and yellow pigments over white earthenware.
Hollow base interior: concentric wiping ridges from traditional pottery workshop finishing.
Painted red tally mark inside the base: individual pieceworker identification mark.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133189
Dealers Internal Ref
2656
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers.
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Archive I A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers.

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure

Archive II A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View II
Archive III A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View III
Archive IV A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View IV
Archive V A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View V
Archive VI A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View VI
Archive VII A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View VII
Archive VIII A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View VIII
Archive IX A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers. View IX
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A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers.
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Pepperpot Figure
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A small antique Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby figure pepperpot wearing a yellow perforated hat, blue coat, and orange trousers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPepperpots
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsTricorn hat, Toby character figure, Polychrome enamel glaze
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian Staffordshire Toby pepperpot figure dates from 1860 in the English Country House style. Modelled in earthenware ceramic with a polychrome enamel glaze, the figurine depicts a Toby character wearing a yellow tricorn hat, blue coat, orange trousers, and a green necktie while holding a small mug. Multiple ventilation holes pierce the top of the hat to dispense pepper, while a singular aperture sits in the base for filling. The circular pedestal base has painted yellow lining around the edge, and the painted facial features include rosy cheeks and dark hair strands. The object measures 14 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. Displayed upon a sideboard top in a traditional dining room or kitchen, the piece functions as a decorative tabletop accessory or a functional condiment dispenser. The earthenware construction provides durability for domestic use while maintaining historical character through its hand-painted details. Collectors of Victorian ceramics and kitchenalia place such items within dining displays to add historic charm to interior spaces.

FAQs

A Staffordshire Toby pepperpot figure is a 19th-century English earthenware condiment caster modelled in the likeness of a Toby character, featuring perforated holes at the top for dispensing pepper.

These items were typically slip-cast or mould-formed from earthenware clay, fired, and finished with lead glazes alongside hand-painted polychrome enamel decoration.

Authentic pieces generally display age-appropriate crazing in the glaze, lightweight earthenware construction, unglazed base rims, and hand-painted variations rather than uniform modern decals.

Small ceramic figures can be displayed on kitchen open shelving, inside a glazed dresser, or arranged alongside traditional tableware to add character to a dining space.

Clean gently using a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding prolonged immersion in water, harsh chemicals, or abrasive pads to protect the glaze and enamel.
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