Toby Jug, American Sailor

Bought from Charles in the Van Haler Arcade in Portabello Road, over Ebay for about 1600 gbp, this jug came all the way from northern Portugal. My idea is that the jug went over with the house contents in the early 19 century when a rich family moved to the Anglo cominity that grew up near Alporto grape growing area. I'm told that such pottery peices are still available at very good prices, the Prtugese not as yet appeciating how desirable they are.
Almost ceratinly made by Ralph Wood, it has a very light weight, thinly potted, with all the nice aspects of excellent glazing. A small amout of resetoration to the handle, the only think that I feel cheated over is the lack of handles on the sea chest.
As far as date, I would say 1790 - 1810