Thin Man Staffordshire pottery Toby Jug late 18th century England

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£5850

Dated: 1775 to 1785 Staffordshire England

An excellent "Thin Man" toby jug he is modeled wearing a tricorn hat and short coat. The modeling and decoration with colored glazes are of the best quality. He sits on a fancy chair whilst holding a jug and smoking a pipe. The figure has a wry smile and a well-detailed hairstyle.

Dimensions: 9 inches high, 3 inches wide

Current Condition: Restored at the pipe and to feint hairlines at the handle.

Provenance: Private Collection Cornwall England

Literature: Page 79 British Toby Jugs by Vic Schuler.

£5850    $7897

Description

An excellent “Thin Man” toby jug he is modeled wearing a tricorn hat and short coat. The modeling and decoration with colored glazes are of the best quality. He sits on a fancy chair whilst holding a jug and smoking a pipe. The figure has a wry smile and a well-detailed hairstyle.

Additional information

Dimensions 3 × 9 in