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Lot 62*

A rare Staffordshire pearlware 'Gesticulating' Toby Jug, circa 1790-1800

15 December 2020, 14:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £4,080 inc. premium

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A rare Staffordshire pearlware 'Gesticulating' Toby Jug, circa 1790-1800

Seated with both arms outstretched, a large foaming jug held in his right hand and a small foaming cup in his left, wearing a blue and green striped jacket, yellow breeches and brown shoes, 25cm high

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Provenance
Bute Collection, Christie's sale, 8 July 1996, lot 124
James and Timmey Challenger Collection, Chicago

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