07-14-201207-14-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2605BBoston
July 14, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jugs

Sell one like this
$504$425
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Three Staffordshire Pottery Toby Jugs, England, first half 19th century, each polychrome enamel decorated in overglaze enamels, two seated and wearing long coats, one with frothing pitcher, ht. 9 1/4, another with empty pitcher, ht. 9 1/2; and a night watchman, ht. 9 in.
Estimate $500-700

Toby with frothing pitcher: Hat brim retouched; glaze loss to one finger.
Toby with empty pitcher: restored hat brim; nick along footrim; star hairline under the base.
Nightwatchman: flake to the black of his hat.

Keywords

Toby Jugs, United Kingdom, frothing pitcher , ht, empty pitcher , ht, frothing pitcher, empty pitcher