Toby Jug

Any suggestions on the origin/maker and age of this piece?
Thanks

 

Early19th C British drabware. Or even late 18th. Might be Dudson. Falstaff I think.

 

I found this one listed as stoneware. The link to this item is broken. I found it by searching Toby mug jug "greek Key"

 

Stoneware is the body, drabware is the colour. Meigh is another possibility, but it does look Dudson.

 

Same jug but mottled color, too close to the fire perhaps, no ID. Wouldn't have minded being at this auction for a closer look. All five sold for $350 in 2013.

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/16517008_5-pieces-19th-century-english-stoneware

 

Bottom left looks Doulton missing a silver rim. Plus a salt glazed bellarmine.

 

Sorry, but happy he looks like he's reaching around to 'flush a hopper'!!

 

I'd have wanted to see the bellarmine in hand. They are making some rather nice modern ones at some pottery studios.

 

I can't figure out the hat. Maybe the lever in back draws the curtains. Please.

 

Agreed on the bellarmine. Still made.

 

Here are a couple that have sold here in the UK I think mid to late 19th c

 

Hello,

You have correctly identified this toby as Falstaff. He is most likely English but without a mark it's hard to be 100% sure but the same mold pattern was used on him as many English Falstaffs have. As for date, most likely early 20th century. He does not look old enough to be in the 18th or 19th centuries. As many of you know by now, I've collected tobys for over 40 yrs.

Hope this helps,
Dana