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Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985

Bill Sykes toby jug produced by Bairstow Manor Pottery of Hanley, England, circa 1985. William "Bill" Sikes is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1838 novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. Sikes is a malicious criminal in Fagin's gang, and a vicious robber and murderer. Throughout much of the novel Sikes is shadowed by his bull-terrier dog Bull's-eye, who is sitting patiently at Bill's feet.

Maker:

Bairstow Manor

England

circa 1985

Model #:

Staffordshire Character Jugs Series

toby jug

Size:

small

Height:

4 1/4"

Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
Bill Sykes toby jug - Bairstow Manor Pottery circa 1985
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