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A Massive 19thc Staffordshire Toby Jug
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A Massive 19thc Staffordshire Toby Jug

19th century
Sold 2 February 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Description

A massive l19thc 33cms staffordshire toby jug in original condition.

The only mark on the base hardly visable is the no 703.

No damage of restoration

Possibly made for a public

House of the time because of its size

Possibly early allertons or similar

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

We have put a wine bottle by its side to appreciate the height

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Toby Jug to the 19th Century.

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Description
A massive l19thc 33cms staffordshire toby jug in original condition.

The only mark on the base hardly visable is the no 703.

No damage of restoration

Possibly made for a public

House of the time because of its size

fig 1. A large hand-painted ceramic Staffordshire toby jug depicting a seated man in a blue coat and tricorn hat holding a small mug.
fig 1. A Massive 19thc Staffordshire Toby Jug

Possibly early allertons or similar

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

We have put a wine bottle by its side to appreciate the height

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Staffordshire Toby Jug to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A Massive 19thc Staffordshire Toby Jug

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A large hand-painted ceramic Staffordshire toby jug depicting a seated man in a blue coat and tricorn hat holding a small mug.
A MASSIVE 19THC STAFFORDSHIRE TOBY JUG
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A large hand-painted ceramic Staffordshire toby jug depicting a seated man in a blue coat and tricorn hat holding a small mug.
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  • ObjectDecorative Ceramics
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic, Glaze
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsTricorn hat, Seated figure, Mug in hand, Moulded base

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Staffordshire toby jugs originated in 18th-century England, depicting a seated, heavy-drinking character typically wearing an 18th-century costume including a tricorn hat. These figures became popular as drinking vessels and mantel ornaments, produced by numerous potteries in the Staffordshire region.

Traditional pieces are crafted from earthenware or creamware, hand-painted with underglaze colours such as cobalt blue, ochre, and manganese, and finished with a clear lead glaze to achieve their characteristic glossy appearance.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit fine crazing in the glaze, hollow construction, weight appropriate for earthenware, and hand-painted brushwork rather than modern transfer printing. Examining the base for potting marks, wear patterns, and the composition of the clay body also aids authentication.

Positioning the piece on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or within a cabinet allows it to act as a sculptural focal point, contrasting effectively with minimalist modern decor or complementing traditional collected interiors.

Keep ceramic pieces out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid submerging in water or using chemical cleaning agents which can damage the aged glaze and crazing.
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