Peggotty toby jug produced by Wood & Sons of Burslem, England, in a 1979 limited edition for Franklin Porcelain of London and sold on a subscription basis. Clara Peggotty is the name of a character and family in Charles Dickens' 1850 novel "David Copperfield". Clara Peggotty, usually referred to as simply Peggotty so as not to confuse her with David's mother who is also named Clara, is the housekeeper of the family home and plays a big part in David's upbringing.
Peggotty is the sister of Yarmouth fisherman Daniel Peggotty, and the aunt of Ham Peggotty and Little Em'ly. As a "peggotty" or a "knitting nancy" (also known as a knitting loom) is a knitting device, the name may be a reference to Clara Peggotty's fondness for knitting.
Maker:
Wood & Sons
England
1979
Model #:
The Charles Dickens Toby Jug Collection
toby jug
Size:
medium
Height:
6"
