Soldier toby jug produced by Wedgwood & Company of Tunstall, England, circa 1950 using its Unicorn tradename. A soldier can be a conscripted or volunteer enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, a warrant officer, or an officer. Standing in formation with his rifle on his left shoulder, this soldier has served his country for many years. "Tinker, Tailor" is a counting game, nursery rhyme and fortune telling song traditionally played in England. It is commonly used by children for "counting out", e.g. for choosing who shall be "It" in a game of tag. The verse is: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief.
Maker:
Wedgwood & Company
England
circa 1950
Model #:
782
Tinker Tailor Series
toby jug
Size:
medium
Height:
5 1/2"