A Martha Gunn Toby jug, c.1810, seated with a gin bottle and a glass, wearing a patterned yellow

A Martha Gunn Toby jug, c.1810, seated with a gin bottle and a glass, wearing a patterned yellow dress and raised on a stepped base washed in green and black glazes, some restoration to her hat, 28cm.

Purchased from S. Dean, 5th August 1996.

Martha Gunn (1726-1815) was described by the Morning Herald as "the Venerable Priestess of the Bath", being the most famous of the operators of the bathing machines on Brighton beach. She was a favourite of the Prince of Wales, the future George IV.