Vintage Royal Doulton & Co Tam O' Shanter 1972 Limited Ed Sm Character Jug D6636

Description: Vintage Royal Doulton & Co Tam O' Shanter 1972 Limited Ed Sm Character Jug D6636 Used for collection only. No original packaging. Excellent Condition. What Is a Toby Jug? A Toby Jug is a figural ceramic jug. Each jug is molded in the shape of a notable character. Historically, Toby Jugs feature a hearty man holding a mug in one hand and sporting a tricorn hat. His hat doubles as a pouring spout. Each character is outfitted in typical period fashions. Toby Jugs first made their appearance in 18th-century England. Specifically, the Staffordshire area was a hub of pottery activity. Acclaimed potters, such as Ralph Wood I and II, were known for their quality Toby Jug creations. Speculation continues about the origin of the Toby Jug name. One potential source is Sir Toby Belch, a memorable character from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Or, perhaps the name sprang from a popular song of the era, “Brown Jug.” Brown Jug’s tune features a character named ‘Toby Fillpot (or Philpot)’. Toby Jugs vs Toby Mugs vs Character Jugs Three similar types of figural jugs are called “Toby Jugs.” However, each jug has a distinctive shape and/or function. Toby Jugs: A Toby Jug is a figural jug that depicts a character’s entire body. Original Toby Jugs showed a seated man, sporting a tricorn hat, puffing on a pipe, and holding a mug of ale. Toby Jugs also must have a spout, designating that it’s used to pour a liquid. Toby Mug: A Toby Mug is a Toby Jug that doesn’t have a spout. Without a spout, it’s used for drinking, so it’s a mug. Character Jug: A Character Jug is a jug that only displays a character’s bust (head, face, and sometimes shoulders).

Price: 25 USD

Location: Ellettsville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-08-04T17:24:53.000Z

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