Small Toby Jug, Mark & Age

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by Marote, Mar 30, 2024.

  1. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    Bought this little guy today
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    Mark look like GP/GF
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    Known mark? And age?
     
    Marote, Mar 30, 2024
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  2. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    I took another look at the mark tihs morning, and now I think it's GB.
    Simply for 'Great Britain'?
     
    Marote, Mar 31, 2024
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  3. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    I don't think it is antique as many repros and imitations of toby jugs have been made over the years. Maybe mid-20th c?
     
    kentworld, Mar 31, 2024
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I wonder if it is a Japanese imitation.
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Does not look professionally painted so I image those initials are the amateur who did it.
     
    Bakersgma, Mar 31, 2024
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  6. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Some cheap British tobys aren’t exactly well done!

    My thought was Japanese, I think the eyes are a clue.
     
    Ownedbybear, Mar 31, 2024
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  7. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    Thank you all for your help!
    I did find a few Japanese Toby jugs with similar eyes, but some Devonmoor versions have a somewhat Chinese look,
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    so I wasn't sure if it would indeed be Japanese.
     
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