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Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925

Black Bill majolica small size character jug produced in Austria circa 1925. Black Bill is a jack of all trades and master of none. He serves as a deckhand aboard ships on short trips, along the docks loading and unloading cargo, and around town as a handyman and laborer for hire. This is the largest of four known sizes with the large size model 7891 II standing 7 1/2" tall, the medium size model 7891 I standing 6 1/2" tall, and the small size model 7891 standing 5 3/4" tall.

Maker:

unknown

Austria

circa 1925

Model #:

8025

Majolica

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

3 1/2"

Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
Black Bill character jug small - Austria circa 1925
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