Jock character jug - Westminster Pottery circa 1950

Jock character jug produced by Westminster Pottery of Hanley, England, circa 1950. Jock is a Scottish diminutive form of the name John. It is also a nickname for someone of Scottish origin, as well as being the collective name for Scottish soldiers, collectively known as "the Jocks". It corresponds to Jack in England and Wales. In London the rhyming slang "sweaty" is used as an offensive name for Scots deriving from "Sweaty sock - Jock". A shillelagh forms the handle of the jug.

Maker:

Westminster Pottery

England

circa 1950

Model #:

Just So Series

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

4 1/2"