Victorian: A set of genuine Cross-legged Squire toby jugs that have lived with each other from when first made circa 1870-80. Usually these sets are matched so it's a wonderful rare sight to see this set of three. All with their original detachable hats and in excellent condition, their coats in cobalt blue and waistcoats pink, seated on naturalistic rural bases. The robust characters in graduated heights are 11-9 & 8.5 inches approx. Condition No restorations, a super set of fine quality.

Please request further details.....V11

A good well decorated Victorian model of Rodney's Sailor seated on a chest an anchor at his feet. Height 11 inches. Condition: no restorations.

Please request further details:Ref.....V10

An early Victorian toby jug of a Snufftaker with his original detachable hat. Popular toby for a collection, he is said to represent Benjamin Franklin who had the habit of taking snuff. Well coloured and nice clean quality pearlware glaze. Height 10 inches wearing his hat. Condition : no restorations.

Please request further details: Ref.....V09

An enamel well decorated toby jug celebrating the plentiful time of Christmas, toby is shown with a well stocked tureen or basket filled with rabbit and green vegetable leaves. A fruiting vine hat decoration and gilding to his cuffs and "Merry Christmas" title.Height 8 inches. Condition: very tiny chip to hat restored. Circa 1840.

Please request further details.....V08

There are smaller size Victorian models of this toby available that date from the c1860-80 period that can be found with cobalt

A good toby jug of John Bull with a date code to his base for c1890-91.Well coloured wearing an original detachable hat and seated with his money bag at his side. Height 9.75 inches with his hat in. Condition: no restoration, good clean quality and nice crisp features.

Please request further details: Ref.....V07

Pickwick character/toby jug probably by the Sampson & Smith factory Staffordshire circa 1860-70. A seated old gentleman wearing a black coat & spectacles seated against a tree trunk. Height 9 inches. Condition : no restorations.

Please request further details....V06

Nice Victorian model of Nelson, standing against a cannon, his handle and base well decorated in rural shades. His face and waistcoat with fine enamel detailing and his cobalt blue coat in rich under glaze colouring.. Height 11.5 inches Condition: very minor enamel ware to brown on front of base retouched on a small chip.(can be seen in photo).

Please request further details....V05

Marked Sampson & Smith 1851 in his base, this Cross-legged Squire toby is well coloured and was produced in circa 1860-70 period. Height 8.5 inches with his original detachable hat in. Condition: no restorations but minor enamel chips on handle and rim of hat (yellow).

Please request further details.....V04

Popular Punch & Judy character toby jugs with their original detachable hats. A colourful pair from the circa 1890-1900 period. Heights wearing hats: Punch 12 & Judy 11.5 inches Condition: no restorations but a little rubbing to enamels.

If you are only looking for either one to complete your pair write and ask as we have these toby jugs duplicated in stock, all with hats and no restorations.

Please request further details.....V03

Smaller version of a Sampson and Smith type ( no marks to base) Cross-legged Squire. These came in an array of sizes that were all well coloured, he sits with both hands clasping his tankard. Height 7.5 inches with his original detachable hat in. Condition: no restorations but some enamel ware on his handle.

Please request further details.....V02

Has the title greetings "Merry Christmas" written on this earlier Victorian model character toby jug probably from the Davenport factory circa 1840 (not marked). His colouring is of typical pallet of other marked pottery I've had from this factory. The hat, back & handle with seasonal design of "The Holly & the Ivy" both hands supporting a tureen or basket topped with game rabbit surounded by green leaves.Toby's wearing a black coat, picked out with yellow buttons, ruddy red face and hands. Height 8 inches Condition no restorations, nice clean quality pearlware glaze, crisp molding.

Please request further details.....V01.