American Toby Jug Museum 

Daniel Lambert Squat Toby large size jug produced in the Wisteria pattern by Copeland Spode circa 1910 model number 9189. Daniel Lambert (1770-1809) was an English gaol keeper and animal breeder from Leicester, famous for his unusually large size. After serving four years as an apprentice at an engraving and die casting works in Birmingham, he returned to Leicester around 1788 and succeeded his father as keeper of Leicester's gaol. He was a keen sportsman and extremely strong; on one occasion he fought a bear in the streets of Leicester. He was an expert in sporting animals, widely respected for his expertise with dogs, horses and fighting cocks. This is called Wisteria because it is decorated with the factory's Wisteria china pattern. The Copeland Spode mark was used from 1891 into the 20th century.