Engish and European Ceramics and Glass - 25th November 2014
Lot 269
An unusual creamware Toby jug c
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £350
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Description
An unusual creamware Toby jug c,1790, wearing a sponged manganese coat, with green highlights to his hat, cravat and shoes, an empty jug resting on his left knee, some wear, 24.2cm.
The right arm of this jug has become detached in the firing process, giving him the air of an injured soldier.
Provenance: from the Phil Medgett Collection of Toby Jugs.