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Fine English Pottery Toby Jug C1830
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Fine English Pottery Toby Jug C1830

18th century
Description

This well-decorated and richly-coloured ENGLISH POTTERY TOBY JUG, probably made in Yorkshire, dates from circa 1830.

It has a CARYATID handle, curly pipe detail and a spongeware finish to the inside of the hat.

The condition is good. There are no chips, cracks or restoration. There is a small area of paint rubbing to the rim of the miniature jug he is holding.

A fine example.

Height: 9.75 inches (25 cm)

Width: 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Depth: 7 inches (18 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Antique English Toby Jug to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 06784744
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Bluish glaze pooling in the hollows: pearlware glaze of the early 19th century.
Moulded caryatid handle: form used by northern English makers around 1830.
Sponged colour inside the hat: hand-dabbed mottled decoration of the period.
Wiped unglazed foot rim: age and handling wear on the base.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA826392
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Description
This well-decorated and richly-coloured ENGLISH POTTERY TOBY JUG, probably made in Yorkshire, dates from circa 1830.

It has a CARYATID handle, curly pipe detail and a spongeware finish to the inside of the hat.

fig 1. An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches.
fig 1. Fine English Pottery Toby Jug C1830

The condition is good. There are no chips, cracks or restoration. There is a small area of paint rubbing to the rim of the miniature jug he is holding.

A fine example.

Height: 9.75 inches (25 cm)

Width: 5 inches (12.5 cm)

Depth: 7 inches (18 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Antique English Toby Jug to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 06784744
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-215 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Bluish glaze pooling in the hollows: pearlware glaze of the early 19th century.
Moulded caryatid handle: form used by northern English makers around 1830.
Sponged colour inside the hat: hand-dabbed mottled decoration of the period.
Wiped unglazed foot rim: age and handling wear on the base.

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
25cm (9.84")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA826392
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches.

Fine English Pottery Toby Jug C1830

Archive II An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View II
Archive III An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View III
Archive IV An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View IV
Archive V An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View V
Archive VI An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View VI
Archive VII An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View VII
Archive VIII An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches. View VIII
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An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches.
FINE ENGLISH POTTERY TOBY JUG c1830
Ref: SA826392
An antique early 19th-century English ceramic Toby jug depicting a seated man in a tricorn hat, brown coat, and blue breeches.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCeramic Jugs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Pearlware, Glaze
  • ColourTerracotta Brown
  • MotifsTricorn hat spout, Seated male figure, Ale pitcher detail, Hand-painted glaze
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This Georgian English pottery Toby jug dates from circa 1830 in the earthenware and pearlware tradition. The seated male figure wears a terracotta brown coat over blue breeches, white stockings, and black shoes, topped with a tricorn hat featuring a spongeware finish to the inner brim. Details include a caryatid handle at the back, a curly pipe, a miniature ale pitcher held in the hands, and hand-painted blue grid patterns on the rectangular base. The glossy glazed surface displays a small area of paint rubbing on the rim of the miniature jug, alongside black hair and eyebrow painting on the face. Measuring 25 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, this ceramic piece sits neatly on a mantelpiece in an English country house setting today, adding traditional character to a room.

FAQs

A Toby Jug is a ceramic pitcher modelled in the form of a seated figure, typically a male wearing 18th-century attire and holding a mug of ale. Originating in Staffordshire, England, during the mid-to-late 18th century, these functional items became iconic symbols of traditional British folk pottery.

Early 19th-century Toby Jugs were primarily hand-moulded using earthenware or pearlware clay. They were decorated using oxide pigments or enamel colours under or over the glaze before being finished with a clear lead coating.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-applied brushwork, slight glaze irregularities, and dense earthenware bodies rather than lightweight slip-cast construction. They frequently exhibit natural wear around the base, subtle crazing within the glaze, and unglazed bottom edges.

Position the jug on a fireplace mantelpiece, an open bookshelf, or a dining room sideboard alongside period glassware or complementary ceramics. Displaying character jugs in small curated groupings creates a historical focal point in both traditional and eclectic settings.

Clean the surface lightly with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners. Never submerge porous earthenware in water or place it in a dishwasher, as moisture can enter micro-cracks in the glaze and cause internal degradation.
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