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Lot 90*

A rare Prattware 'Thin Boy' Toby jug, circa 1790-1800

23 June 2021, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

£2,500 - £3,500

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A rare Prattware 'Thin Boy' Toby jug, circa 1790-1800

Modelled seated on a neat rectangular base with a fluted panel at the front, his feet resting on a small step, holding a small globular jug in both hands, his jacket sponged in blue and ochre and his breeches painted in bright yellow, his hat and shoes picked out in brown, 22.5cm high

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Provenance
With Leonard Russell, Newhaven
James and Timmey Challenger Collection, Chicago

A similar jug, also from the Challenger Collection was sold by Bonhams on 15 December 2020, lot 53

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