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Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790

Ordinary Toby jug produced by a Wood family potter circa 1790. The Ordinary Toby is the original toby jug featuring a seated common man of the time wearing 18th century clothing and a tricorn hat. He typically holds a jug of his favorite ale in his left hand resting it on his knee and often has a churchwarden pipe propped alongside his right leg.

Maker:

Staffordshire

England

18th century

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
Ordinary Toby jug - Wood type circa 1790
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