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264 Three Antique Toby Jugs

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Three antique Toby jugs, each modelled as a seated character in a black tricorn hat and blue coat. The figures hold jugs or a mug in their laps and have hand-painted decoration with varied base colours. A characterful group suited to display or collecting. Buyers are encouraged to view before bidding.

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Three Antique Toby Jugs

This lot comprises three antique Toby jugs, each modelled as a seated figure in the traditional character form. Toby jugs of this type are a long-established category of English pottery, and this trio offers a useful group for display or collecting.

Each jug depicts a seated gentleman wearing a black tricorn hat and a blue coat, with a yellow waistcoat visible on the figure at left. The three figures hold vessels in their laps: the left example holds a jug, the centre figure holds a small mug, and the right figure holds a jug. The bases differ in colour, with the left example standing on a white plinth, while the centre and right examples have brown and rust-toned bases. The facial modelling and hand-painted decoration give each piece an individual character.

Condition and Collector Appeal

The jugs are offered as a group of three, and buyers are welcome to inspect them in person before the sale. Please note that no statement is made regarding the completeness of the pieces or their functional state. Prospective bidders should assess the condition for themselves, using the images and viewing opportunity as a guide.

The matching-style character modelling and varied colour schemes make this group of interest to collectors of Toby jugs and antique British pottery. Groups of this kind are often sought for display together, and the differences in pose and decoration add interest for those building a themed collection.

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