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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug
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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug having a quality Victorian Staffordshire toby jug of a man in wonderful period clothing in red, pink, green, white and black vibrant colours holding a jug of ale in one hand and a pipe in the other, with a shaped handle to the back standing on a green circular base.

Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196906
Dealers Internal Reference
1637
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Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug having a quality Victorian Staffordshire toby jug of a man in wonderful period clothing in red, pink, green, white and black vibrant colours holding a jug of ale in one hand and a pipe in the other, with a shaped handle to the back standing on a green circular base.
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug to the 1870s.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196906
Dealers Internal Ref
1637
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base.
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Archive I A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base.

Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug

Archive II A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base. View II
Archive III A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base. View III
Archive IV A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base. View IV
Archive V A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base. View V
Archive VI A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base. View VI
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Telephone 07789 374912
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rebeccasarahantiques
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A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base.
Antique Victorian Staffordshire Toby Jug
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A Victorian Staffordshire ceramic Toby jug depicting a standing man holding a small jug and pipe, inscribed Hearty Good Fellow on the base.
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  • ObjectJugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsFigural form, Tricorn hat, Inscribed base, Scroll handle
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Victorian Staffordshire earthenware Toby jug depicts a standing man wearing a black tricorn hat, a brown coat over a patterned waistcoat, pink breeches, and white stockings with black buckled shoes. The figure holds a small white jug in his right hand and a pipe in his left, set against a green naturalistic scroll handle and background. The glazed ceramic surface displays vibrant red, pink, green, white, and black colouration, with an inscription reading Hearty Good Fellow on the front of the circular base. The piece measures 28 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Suitable for display in a traditional English country house interior, this jug functions effectively as a decorative accent on a mantelpiece or shelf. The compact dimensions allow it to sit comfortably within living spaces, studies, or dining rooms alongside other antique ceramics and decorative objects.

FAQs

A Toby jug is a pottery pitcher modeled in the form of a full-length figure, typically wearing 18th-century attire and holding a mug of ale or a pipe. Originating in Staffordshire, England, during the 1760s, these ceramic vessels were widely produced by various British potteries throughout the 19th century.

Victorian Toby jugs were primarily made from earthenware or pearlware. They were press-moulded in sections, assembled with liquid clay slip, and finished with hand-painted overglaze enamels or underglaze colours before undergoing a final firing process.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically display moderate wear on the base rim, fine glaze crazing, and evidence of hand-applied enamel decoration. Victorian examples often feature moulded inscriptions or distinct character forms rather than modern uniform factory marks.

A Toby jug can be displayed as a singular focal point on a mantelpiece, arranged within a curated bookshelf grouping, or integrated into an English country house sideboard vignette alongside antique glassware and brass accents.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent applied with a soft cloth. Avoid immersing the piece completely, and never use abrasive chemicals, dishwashers, or hard brushes that could scratch the enamel or damage fragile glaze layers.
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