Collection of Five Toby Jugs, 1880-1940

A fine early toby jug, from the Wood family of potters. Traditional form, seated and holding a foaming jug of beer, dressed in clothing of the day. Toby jugs originated in the mid 18th century in Staffordshire. The name perhaps comes from Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth night; although I think both the jug and Sir Toby got their names from the song "The Brown Jug...

Pair of Italian Maiolica Vases, of baluster form, with polychrome Renassance style decptions, on pedestal bases, with large molded and applied snakes forming the handles, the reverse...

Pair of antique quality Staffordshire Toby jugs of Long John Silver with his parrot on his shoulder in vibrant green, yellow, black and red han...

A rare and unusual Turkish Cannakale glazed pottery cadogan jug dating from the 19th century. This unusual jug has a small domed foot with teardrop shaped rounded body with a pointed...