Blue Coat Toby Jug

Bought about 5 years ago from my first auction at Sotherbys, I think this jug is about 1800-1820. The definition on the face is good, but the best think is the base, which I can only describe as criss cross. The pantaloons are good, I just love the colour, such an interesting green. The small jug is nice, any decoration here is a bonus. The yellow waistcoat is nice as well. The most unusual think about this jug is his right hand, it just sort of overs in front of the jug, jast as if someone has made a grab for his drink and he's protecting it. Remarkable how this has survived 200 years and not been broken. Th jug is normal size, and does appear quite heavy. The mould marks appear down the side of the coat. Could be made by Pratt, although Pratt seems to be an over used adjective, the orange colour used as part of the decoraction of the crosses around the base are definative. 

Blue and White Toby Jug

  

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