A mustachioed Colonial Man with a tricorn hat — hand-painted in Japan and full of personality.
The Toby Jug tradition goes back centuries in English pottery, but Japan embraced it enthusiastically in the mid-20th century with bold hand-painting, cheerful character faces, and a creamer-sized form that fits neatly in the hand. This one — a colonial man with a prominent mustache and tricorn hat — is a fine example of the type. Two are available in very similar condition; note individual variations described below.
Maker: Unknown
Origin: Japan
Vintage: 1950s
Material: Ceramic, hand-painted
Dimensions: 3.0"H × 4.5"W (spout to handle)
Condition: Very Good Vintage. Left: small chip on bottom rim, crazing inside and out. Right: dark mark on nose, crazing inside and out. Specify left or right in order notes; shipped at random otherwise.
Display them on a bookshelf, use one as a creamer, or tuck them into a bar cart arrangement. A distinctive and affordable gift for anyone who collects character pieces, Toby Jugs, or mid-century Americana.
