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Very good pearlware Toby jug c.1780
The decoration on this Toby is particularly good and I really like the green translucent "wash" on the base and chair back - a central pipe and the unusual outstretched right hand make this an eye catching Toby. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8034
£1350
Mid sized Yorkshire Toby jug c.1800
Decorated in the dark colours typically associated with the North of England an attractive mid sized Yorkshire Toby jug c.1800. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8030
SOLD
Wanted - early English Toby Jugs
Demand for good early Toby jugs remains high and as the largest dealer in antique Toby jugs we are constantly looking to acquire new stock - if you have a single Toby jug or a collection we will be happy to discuss a possible purchase, collect and pay in cash. We are prepared to pay the very best prices.
SN: Wanted
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Wilkinson, Carruthers Gould Admiral Beatty Toby jug Staffordshire c.1917
A very good example of the Admiral David Beatty toby jug designed by Carruthers Gould and produced by Wilkinson c.1917. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/6875
£720
Wilkinson, Carruthers Gould Lloyd George Toby jug Staffordshire c.1917
A good example of the Lloyd George toby jug designed by Carruthers Gould and produced by Wilkinson c.1917. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/6879
£730
Wilkinson, Carruthers Gould President Wilson Toby jug Staffordshire c.1917
A good example of the President Woodrow Wilson toby jug designed by Carruthers Gould and produced by Wilkinson c.1917. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/6119
£820
Trevor Perks Toby jug
I recently sold a very nice c.1780 Prattware Toby to a collector and Sheryl, his daughter who organised the purchase on behalf of her father, happened to mention that he had made Toby jugs himself – his interpretation of some of the rarer Toby’s. Sheryl kindly sent me some pictures and I have to say I'm really impressed – please see more under the “Discussion and News” section.
SN: Not for sale
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Good pearlware Toby jug Staffordshire c.1800
This Toby jug has been extremely well decorated and I particularly like the well formed sparrow beak small jug with detailed foam - I've not seen this jug mould before. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report
SN: 1/8029 reserved
£990
Striking White Toby jug Staffordshire c.1800
An unusual Toby jug which is predominantly white but very well decorated in puce with a buff coloured small jug. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8023
£790
Good pearlware Toby jug Staffordshire c.1780
A good pearwlare Toby jug well decorated in translucent manganese, ochre, cobalt and green glazes.
SN: 1/8025
£1390
Fine Walton Toby jug c.1820
One of the best Walton Toby jugs I've had with good decoration and a clear moulded "WALTON" banner to the underbase.
SN: 1/8024
SOLD
Good Pearwlare Toby jug c.1780
Well moulded and decorated in manganese and cobalt translucent glazes this is a particularly nice Toby jug. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8021
£1450
Good creamware prattware Toby jug c.1790
An attractive creamware Toby jug c.1790 well decorated in typical Prattware colours. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8016
£890
Good mid sized Pearlware Toby jug Staffordshire c.1800
A very nice pearlware mid sized Toby jug c.1800 - well decorated and crisply moulded. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8013
£520
Good creamware Toby jug Staffordshire c1790
A very nicely decorated creamware Toby jug c.1790 - translucent manganese, ochre, green and grey running glazes. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8008
£990
Good pearlware Toby jug Staffordshire c1790
A very nice and original pearlware Toby jug c.1790 crisply moulded and with a lovely glaze.
SN: 1/8015
£1060
Good creamware Toby jug c.1790
A very pleasing creamware Toby jug c.1790 well decorated in translucent running glazes - in good original condition
SN: 1/8009
£950
Good pearlware Toby jug Staffordshire c.1790 - largest handle ever!
This is a very attractive and well decorated pearlware Toby jug which must have been specially ordered for a large handed man as it has the largest handle I've ever seen on an early Toby jug! Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8014
£820
Lord Howe Toby jug Staffordshire c.1800 "Good Ale"
A very nice example of the enamelled Lord Howe Toby jug c.1800 - on one side of the barrel is written "Good" and on the other "Ale". Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8004
£2350
Good pearlware Askew Toby jug Staffordshire c.1780
Standing at 8 1/4" tall this "Askew" is one of the most pleasing of the mid sized Toby jugs - this example nicely decorated and crisply moulded. Please contact us for additional information and a condition report.
SN: 1/8007
£1150
Nestegg Antiques frequently have many other early English toby jugs available - Ralph Wood, Enoch Wood, Squire, Sailor, Lord Howe, Postillion, Davenport, Neale, Martha Gunn, Drunken Sal, step tobies, Sinner toby's and other rare antique toby jugs.
The number of collectors of early English toby jugs both in the UK and across the world continues to increase and this ensures that the value of collections rises accordingly - this is potentially a great investment area and certainly a lot more fun than having savings in the bank and likely to show a better return! New collectors (once their hooked!) have a tendency to buy a large number of lower priced mid Victorian or later toby jugs - my advice would be to buy fewer and concentrate on the good pre 1820 toby jugs - these early toby jugs are likely to be the good investments.
Nestegg Antiques is the leading provider of antique and early English Toby jugs and over the past ten years we have been able to work with both museums and private collectors around the world assisting them in expanding their collections. We normally have over 150 early toby jugs in stock at prices ranging from under £100 to over £7000 and therefore, in addition to the ones listed on our website, we have many others - please contact us if you are looking for a particular toby jug.
It is generally acknowledged that the earliest English toby jugs were produced in Staffordshire c.1780 although there is good reason to suggest that the Midshipmite and step toby jugs might be slightly earlier. We are all familiar with the "Ordinary" toby jug although these come in many variations such as Long Face, Roman nose, Sharp face, Yorkshire, Collier, Askew, Step etc and can be in pearlware, creamware and saltglaze stoneware as well as delft or tinglazed for the continental versions. In addition to the ordinary toby jug we have numerous other moulds such as The Squire, Hearty Good Fellow, Lord Howe, Coachman, Drunken Parson, Sinner, Sailor, Thin man, Martha Gunn, Drunken Sal, Welshman and many more - the list if not never ending is substantial! I have collectors who focus solely on variations of the ordinary toby jug and collectors who wish to have a representative selection of moulds - this is entirely down to personal preference.
Nestegg Antiques is always eager to buy good early toby jugs and as the leading supplier we are prepared to pay the very best prices - often this can be preferable to selling at auction as you avoid the not insignificant fees involved. If you have a single early toby jug or a collection that you are considering selling please contact us and we will be pleased to advice you regarding value - you may well be pleasantly surprised!
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