A Dr. Johnson Toby Jug and Two Other Toby Jugs

Late 18th/19th Century

the first example holding a small jug in one hand and goblet in the other; the second of ordinary form, holding a brown foaming jug, wearing a tricorne hat bearing the initials I B to the front; the third holding a white foaming jug in his arms, the figure's face with dark brown "dirt" on his face.
Height of tallest example 9 1/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Chicago Collector

Provenance:

(The first possibly sold at) Christie's, London, Works of Art from The Bute Collection, 8 July 1996, Lot 82

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A Dr. Johnson Toby Jug and Two Other Toby Jugs

Late 18th/19th Century

Property from the Estate of a Chicago Collector

Provenance:

(The first possibly sold at) Christie's, London, Works of Art from The Bute Collection, 8 July 1996, Lot 82

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A Dr. Johnson Toby Jug and Two Other Toby Jugs

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