Vintage Shorter & Son Toby Character Jug England Hand Painted Pottery c1950s

Key Details:

Item: Vintage Toby / Character Jug

Maker: Shorter & Son Ltd

Origin: Stoke-on-Trent, England

Date: Circa 1950s–1960s

Material: Glazed pottery

Decoration: Hand painted

Height: Approx. 11 cm

Markings: Shorter & Son Ltd backstamp to base

Subject: Georgian-style gentleman

Colours: Burgundy, black, grey, green and flesh tones

Mini Story or Hook:

A charming vintage character jug by Shorter & Son Ltd, the well-known Stoke-on-Trent pottery manufacturer celebrated for its colourful and often whimsical decorative wares.

This wonderfully expressive gentleman features a black hat, curled grey hair, burgundy coat and waistcoat, all finished with hand-painted detail. At approximately 11 cm tall, he is a great smaller example of classic British character ware and an appealing addition to a Toby jug or English pottery collection.

Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

• Presents very well overall with strong, bright colours.

• Fine age-related crazing visible to the glaze.

• Minor surface wear and marks consistent with age.

• Interior is clean and well presented.

• No obvious major chips, cracks or repairs noted.

• Shorter & Son backstamp remains visible to the base, although somewhat faint.

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