American Toby Jug Museum 

Chimney Sweep toby jug designed by Peter Jackson and produced by Franklin Porcelain of London, England, in 1980 limited edition and sold on a subscription basis. A chimney sweep is a person who clears soot and creosote from chimneys. During normal operation, a layer of creosote builds up on the inside of the chimney, restricting the air flow. The creosote can also catch fire, setting the chimney, and potentially the entire building, alight. Very common in Victorian London, street vendors sold merchandise or services that were easily transported; the term is synonymous with costermonger or peddler. Street vendors often advertised by loud street cries or chants, and bantered with customers, to attract attention and enhance sales. This Chimney Sweep cries out, "Chimneys to Sweeeep!" This is one of twelve toby jugs in the Cries of London Series.