A "Scottish Farmer" Toby Jug and a "Lady Snuff Taker" Toby Jug

The First Possibly by Musselburgh Pottery, Early 19th Century; The Second Possibly by Portobello Pottery, Scotland, First Half 19th Century

the first depicting a man seated on yellow wheat stacks, holding a foaming jug in one hand and goblet in the other, bearing a raised crown mark to the underside; the second depicting a standing woman holding a box in one hand and the other hand raised to her nose.
Height of taller example 9 1/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Chicago Collector

Farmer appears in overall good, stable condition. No significant condition issues noted.
Lady example with a tight hairline crack running from underside up to mid-level of figure's skirt on right side. Additional images available upon request.

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Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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A "Scottish Farmer" Toby Jug and a "Lady Snuff Taker" Toby Jug

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