Standing Toby jug produced by Arkinstall and Sons of Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1920 with its Arcadian China tradename. Standing Toby crested ware jug produced by Arkinstall and Sons of Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1920 with its Arcadian China tradename. This Standing Toby is wearing the traditional everyday garb of the late 1700s including the long frock coat, buttoned vest, and tricorn hat. He has folded his hands in front of him, resting them on his ample belly. He bears the crest of Stranraer on his belly and an inscription on his back. Crested ware are small, porcelain objects in a variety of shapes and forms that bear a heraldic crest to represent the area in which they were sold as souvenirs.
Maker:
Arcadian China
England
circa 1920
Model #:
253
Crested Ware
toby jug
Size:
small
Height:
2 1/4"