What could be more English than a Toby jug? This example, most likely made by Copeland Spode around 1870 and much copied by other potters, is hand painted using polychrome overglaze enamels.
Jug measures 6-1/2″ tall by 7-1/4″ wide.
A sizable tin handle with thumb and fingers grips was made by a tinker, replacing the original ceramic handle which broke off over 100 years ago.
The Toby jug sitting at the far left atop of the chest of drawers in the painting The Latest Addition by Charles Spencelayh (1865-1958) bears a striking resemblance to mine.
Thanks to Robert Moores of NestEgg Antiques for sharing his knowledge of Toby jugs with me.
Tags: English, metal handle, pottery, Staffordshire
hi lovely tobys 2 years ago i bought my first toby jug i loved it so much i started collecting toby jugs i have over 200 and still collecting i would love to hear from other toby jug collector my email marybrennan59@yahoo.ie