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19th Century Historical and Military Rarities

Thu, May 23, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 24

[POTTERY]. Staffordshire Pearlware “American Sailor” Toby J...

Estimate: $700 - $900

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[POTTERY]. Staffordshire Pearlware ?American Sailor? Toby Jug. [England: Royal Staffordshire, ca. 1820s]. An unusual large Toby Jug (issued without a handle, possibly a rare variant) depicting a worried sailor holding a tankard and a pipe whilst seated on his trunk. In pearlware finish. Approximately 11 ?? high. Rear of trunk is captioned ?Dollars?, otherwise unmarked. Some wear, a few chips, a few cracks at seams. Very good. Rare and unusual, especially in this finish.