British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 19th September 2023

Lot 151

A creamware Step or 'Twyford' Toby jug, c.1780-90, seated with a jug in his left hand, a long clay

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £2800

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Description

A creamware Step or 'Twyford' Toby jug, c.1780-90, seated with a jug in his left hand, a long clay pipe between his teeth, supporting the bowl with his right hand, decorated in a running treacle glaze, some restoration to the back of his head and hat, 24cm.

Provenance: Sir Henry Sutcliffe-Smith (1864-1938) and thence by descent.