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THB(4) English Royal Doulton Figural Ceramic Toby Jugs
About Seller
522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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LiveNov 8, 2025
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- Lot Description
(4) English Royal Doulton Figural Ceramic Toby Jugs. Marked as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (a rare two-faced mug capitalizing on the literary character), Happy John, Sir John Falstaff, and Old Charlie on the undersides, along with the Royal Doulton insignia.
Condition: Minor surface rubbing on one piece.
Largest Size: 3 x 4 x 5 1/2 in.
A Toby Jug, also known as a character jug, is a type of collectible ceramic drinking pitcher featuring the likeness of a person, often inspired by fictional characters, iconic celebrities, historical figures, and even animals. A staple of the British antique world, these unique vessels originated in the early 18th Century and have since become highly sought-after by collectors worldwide. Their original creation is usually attributed to John Astbury or Thomas Wheildon, although it is not certain when they first appeared or where. Early Toby jug makers included Ralph Wood, Whieldon, Walton, and Hollins and Astbury, but Royal Doulton is arguably the most well-known manufacturer of them, having started to mass produce them in the early 1900s and still making them today. Production increased in the 1930s following the success of Charles Nokes’ very popular Kingsware series, and once a collectors market emerged in the 1950s the demand for the jugs skyrocketed further. Pieces modeled after royalty and famous movie stars traditionally commanded excellent prices, and today particularly rare examples or unfinished prototypes can fetch thousands of pounds at auction, although the market is still less well known outside the United Kingdom.
Condition
Minor surface rubbing on one piece.
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- Size
3 x 4 x 5 1/2 in.
