Prattware toby jug book

Antique redware jug, ribbed strap handle, bold manganese daubs norwalk, connecticut or huntington, long island, new york circa 18351845 height. Pair of compton pottery somnus book ends large sunderland lustre satyr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Antique toby jugs staffordshire toby jug dealer in rare antique toby jugs by ralph. A late 18thc prattware sailor toby jug, seated on a sea chest holding a foaming jug and beaker, vibrantly decorated with blue jacket and yellow trousers, spotted neckerchief and yellow, cream and brown waistcoat, on a green base, after the ralph wood mould 65 original, unmarked, 30cm high. Popular toby for a collection, he is said to represent benjamin franklin who had the habit of taking snuff. The light earthenware body is decorated in a palette of oxide colors comprising, cobalt blue, yellow. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. All members are required to guarantee their merchandise in writing on a sales receipt which must state. One is that it was named after the intoxicated, jovial character of sir toby belch in shakespeares play twelfth night. There are many books on early english pottery which include toby jugs but none better than vics 1999 collecting british toby jugs which, whilst a modest book, is still regarded as the most comprehensive book on this subject and an excellent reference book. Antique ceramic original rated rare lady reading book prattware jar pot lid. From what we tried so far,during saturday lunch, only thing lacking is customer service, come on who write on their menu that please order at the bar. Arman states, the only published example of this great rarity.

This site has searched all over a curated array of listings in stock and ready for shipping today on the web. Buy burlington pottery tobycharacter jugs and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. To include a beautiful solid cherry wood arched top display shelf and toby character and toby jug identification book. Jul 21, 2017 to include a beautiful solid cherry wood arched top display shelf and toby character and toby jug identification book. If you send me a photo of your jug i am sure i will be able to identify it, there were other potters that copied some of the pratt shapes, but i can identify these, send a photo to my email address. The royal doulton lion and crown trademark is used on toby jugs. A toby jug is a fulllength figure more often than not male, although there a few females too, and is dressed from head to toe in the clothing. There are competing theories for the origin of the name toby jug. It has a small single mark on the base which looks like a t. Its major objective is to make the business of buying and selling antiques more professional. Excellent prattware toby jug depicting a seated man dressed in colorful 18th century costume holding a large tankard on his knee and a long clay pipe at his side with a tricorn hat. We have a range of great prattware pot lids and plates. Collecting early toby jugs goes from strength to strength.

Pratt masters of multi coloured transfer printing on pottery from 1847. We specialize in the decorative arts of the 17th20th century. The jug in the form of a head, selfportrait 1899 by paul gauguin is an unusual example from a painter. I found this piece 20some years ago at a consignment shop and have been searching for additional pieces ever since. Antique english toby jug with hat cover staffordshire c 1880s. Burlington pottery tobycharacter jugs for sale ebay. Good attention to detail is evident in this quality piece with an.

Appraisal values and pricing factors for toby mugs and character jugs, interesting historical information and lists of makers that made them. Ada was established in may 1984 as a nonprofit trade association. The first english toby mugs were after the characters of john barleycorn, a whiskey topper, and old charley, a night watchman. I dont think that youve recorded them as prattware style producers on. Buy prattware pottery and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. A collectors guide to staffordshire pottery figures h. A prattware martha gunn toby jug, circa 1810 modelled seated and holding a foaming jug and a cup, her dress sprigged in blue and trimmed with a bright yellow collar, her brown hat worn over a mob cap, the octagonal stepped base picked out in yellow, 26. Circa 1820 toby jug english staffordshire prattware pearlware. Antique redware jars, plates, jugs, figures, slipware. The first book ever published on this 20th century collecting phenomenon, it provides extensive information never before in print, and gathers other dispersed information into a single volume.

The term prattware is derived from the name of the inventor of the technique thought to be felix pratt. Anyway, ive now found a terracotta prattware type jug with a typical classical griffin type frieze over a turquoise ground. The light earthenware body is decorated in a palette of oxide colors comprising, cobalt blue, yellow ochre, manganese, brown, and a. At left, pearlware sinner toby jug, featuring a staffordshire figure with a black tri corner hat, pink coat and yellow breeches, with pitcher and. A prattware traditional toby jug and a very nice quality bocage group of the scuffle. English toby jug for sale collectibles for everything. More and more people are beginning to collect 18th century english toby jugs and my problem is not selling them its finding them look at my archive pages and you will see the hundreds of tobys that i. An unusual late19 th or early 20 th century mark is the naked figure of a discus thrower, sometimes appearing without reference to the pratt name. When denis receives a call to help an abused and starved racehorse called lady may, he has no idea how this new bond of friendship will shape his life. Me and my likker popcorn sutton the true story of a mountain moonshiner book. We have the best deals on prattware so stop by and check us out first.

The haunting of toby jugg is a 1948 psychological thriller novel on an occult theme by english writer dennis wheatley, incorporating his usual themes of satanic possession and madness, in what was at that time a fresh situation. Prattware and pearlware antique english pottery john. Antique english pottery prattware toby jug with figure of dog at. Antique dealers association of america dealer profiles. From the bestselling author of paw tracks in the moonlight comes a new adventure with denis oconnor and his beloved cat toby jug. Prattware and pearlware antique english pottery john howard. They carried an estimate of 600900 gbp and received a single winning bid of 500 gbp. John howard is an antique english pottery specialist, dealing in early 18th and 19th century ceramics including prattware and pearlware, creamware and slipware. My thanks to paul for this picture of 4 fine prattware toby jugs c. Lancaster and sandland ltd toby jug long john silver gifted to my grandmother in the late 1940s and kept in a china cabinet. More and more people are beginning to collect 18th century english toby jugs and my problem is not selling them its finding them look at my archive pages and you will see the hundreds of toby s that i have sold over the past few years. The name toby mug or jug was inspired by a character named toby philpot in a 1761 english folk song titled the brown jug.

The general gordon jug was commissioned by uk international ceramics. Whatever the inspiration, the toby jug is generally depicted as a rather rogueish character enjoying the excesses of the time in one way or another. A late 18thc prattware sailor toby jug, seated on a sea chest holding a foaming jug and beaker, vibrantly decorated with blue jacket and yellow trousers, spotted neckerchief and yellow, cream and brown waistcoat, on a green base, after the ralph wood mould 65. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lastly is there any books about with the full range of pieces they made in old greek. See more ideas about royal doulton, antiques and mugs. Toby jugs have been produced for many years, and although there is some dispute amongst collectors as to their exact origins, it is thought that the first ones were made around the mid 1700s. Toby and character jugs of the 20th century and their makers is a unique reference book in the collectibles field. An early victorian toby jug of a snufftaker with his original detachable hat. I have what i think is a prattware terracotta jug which in shape and edge decoration exactly matches object id. Presenting these three items together in one lot would have been unthinkable only a few years earlier. Although not identified beneath the image this portrait is identical to that which is published in david and linda armans book, anglo american ceramics on page 3.

Prattware and pearlware antique english pottery page 2. Antique toby jugs staffordshire toby jug dealer in rare antique toby jugs by ralph wood, collectors antique toby jug news, english antique staffordshire toby jug pottery articles. This suggests that toby jugs may well have been used in taverns and clubs as a functional item for serving beer and ale and not just for decorative purposes. All the mugsjugs are mini, they are all in excellent unblemished condition identified as royal dalton with appropriate character identification names and numbers on bottom to include the rd hallmark. There are many books on early english pottery which include toby jugs but. The royal doulton firm made it a practice to mold the name of the character into the back of each jug too. Prattware and pearlware antique english pottery page 2 of. Circa 1820 toby jug english staffordshire prattware pearlware pitcher. Antique toby jugs staffordshire toby jugs ralph wood toby jugs. American, english and european fifteenth century through 1850. Examples of sales records to help you evaluate your own collection of toby mugs and character jugs. This is the seventh prattware hearty goodfellow to be sold since the leo. Antique toby jugs english toby jugs staffordshire toby. Antique dealers association of america guaranteed antiques.

Everybody claims to have at least one, but on further questioning, the one usually turns out to be a seaside holiday jug or at best, although quite collectible, a royal doultoncharacter jug. Royal doulton toby jugs and character jugs original movie posters original movie heralds original movie stills music sheets soundtracks movie star pictures pressbooks animation lobby cards mini posters from spain promo soundtrack posters best seller reprints valuable and unusual items movie halloween costumes autographs royal doulton. An early 19th century staffordshire pottery toby jug, the handle with moulded human torso, modelled holding a jug and glass with sponge ware decorated base and similar to the hat interior. One is that it was named after the intoxicated, jovial character of sir toby. Antique toby jugs, saltglaze stoneware pottery, english. Hi david, not sure if you remember but i sold a prodigal son jug on ebay back in january and we communicated about the correct name and source print. A fine well proportioned english pottery prattware toby jug. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. A copy of the photograph and page from that book is produced above. Identifying toby jugs in 1933, charles noke designed a series of toby jugs based on famous figures from history or literature. Identifying toby jugs in 1933, charles noke designed a series of toby jugs based on famous figures from history or. Circa 1820 toby jug english staffordshire prattware. Admiral lord howe toby jug ralph wood rodneys sailor ralph wood the thin man. Ive found some seashell pattern prattware, but i think this pitcher is furnivals because of the shape.