Antique English Victorian "Squire" Pottery Toby Jug

This is a large mid 19th Century English antique Staffordshire Pottery "Squire" Toby Jug, probably early Victorian rather than Georgian, seated on a corner chair, his right hand clasping a foaming jug of ale, his left pierced to take a church-warden's clay pipe which has however gone astray over the years. Well modelled and oozing character, this example is colourfully attired in cobalt blue coat, iron red waistcoat, and yellow pantaloons above white gaiters and black shoes. The subject, who first appeared as Toby Fillpot in a print, "The Brown Jug", published by Robert Dighton in 1761, is reputed to have been inspired by a Yorkshireman, Henry Elwes, who is said to have drunk 2,000 gallons of ale. Originally, these character jugs were provided with separate hats, which served as drinking vessels, but these are rarely found today. Unmarked as one would expect. Love This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ? Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases. Just one of the thousands of warranted antiques ~ vintage collectables ~ catalogues and antiques reference works for sale at our main website ~ www.applecrossantiques.com