{"product_id":"vintage-shorter-son-toby-character-jug-england-hand-painted-pottery-c1950s","title":"Vintage Shorter \u0026 Son Toby Character Jug England Hand Painted Pottery c1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Vintage Toby \/ Character Jug\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker: Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Stoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Glazed pottery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecoration: Hand painted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approx. 11 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarkings: Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd backstamp to base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Georgian-style gentleman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColours: Burgundy, black, grey, green and flesh tones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming vintage character jug by Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd, the well-known Stoke-on-Trent pottery manufacturer celebrated for its colourful and often whimsical decorative wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Presents very well overall with strong, bright colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Fine age-related crazing visible to the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Minor surface wear and marks consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Interior is clean and well presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• No obvious major chips, cracks or repairs noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Shorter \u0026amp; Son backstamp remains visible to the base, although somewhat faint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in vintage, retro and collectible pieces and are more than happy to bundle items to save on postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shorter \u0026 Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67876594581733,"sku":"EB-147649850591","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_4603e027-a57e-4dba-8ed1-969d0a659ab7.jpg?v=1792904981","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/vintage-shorter-son-toby-character-jug-england-hand-painted-pottery-c1950s","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}