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18th-Century English Pottery Hearty Good Fellow Toby Jug
$2,200
£1,661.59
€1,919.39
CA$3,099.49
A$3,319.55
CHF 1,784.57
MX$40,317.89
NOK 22,548.89
SEK 20,645.18
DKK 14,341.37
About the Item
"The Hearty Good Fellow": Rare Standing Pearlware Toby Jug
(Staffordshire, c. 1800)
A charismatic and vibrant English pearlware "Toby" jug, modeled in the scarce form known to collectors as the "Hearty Good Fellow." Dating to circa 1800, this piece represents a delightful departure from the standard seated Toby jug, depicting the figure in a standing, convivial pose.
The figure is modeled with a distinct sense of movement, his head turned slightly to the left. He is dressed in the height of Georgian tavern fashion: a deep cobalt blue jacket, a bright orange waistcoat, and vivid yellow breeches. Under his right arm, he supports a large white ale jug, while his left hand holds a pipe across his chest.
Reverse
Construction: The reverse reveals a robust rustic branch handle that extends downward into a molded tree-stump support. This integral support was a clever potter's device to stabilize the standing figure during firing. Both the handle and the rocky base are left in plain white pearlware—an unusual variation (as most examples feature green or brown painted bases)—which highlights the crispness of the molding.
Condition: Good antique condition. Typical minor flaking to the glaze on the rim of the tricorn hat
Measurements:
Height: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 inches)
Width: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 inches)
Depth: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 inches)
Historical Context:
While the "Ordinary" (seated) Toby jug is the most ubiquitous form, the "Hearty Good Fellow" is a prized mold among collectors of Staffordshire pottery. It captures the spirit of the English "John Bull" character—sturdy, cheerful, and fond of a drink. Produced during the Napoleonic Wars era, these figures were often used in taverns for pouring ale. The glaze pooling in the crevices of the white handle shows the characteristic blue tint of true Pearlware.
(Ref: NY9461-AARR)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Style:Georgian (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1790-1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY9461-AARR1stDibs: LU861020688602
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