Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 68

A Mexborough (Yorkshire) Purple Face Toby jug early 19th century

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £850

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Description

A Mexborough (Yorkshire) Purple Face Toby jug early 19th century, a miniature Toby jug resting on his left knee and a hexagonal cup held in his right hand, a snake-coiled pipe leaning against his chest, his face enamelled a deep purple, 25.5cm.

Provenance: the Colin Russell Collection.