Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Nine Ceramic

A Collection of Nine Ceramic Toby and Character Jugs including Royal Doulton Style Examples - A varied collection of nine ceramic character and Toby jugs, crafted from glazed earthenware with hand-painted polychrome decoration. The group comprises several traditional full-bodied Toby jugs, depicted as seated figures wearing tri-corn hats and various brightly coloured coats, alongside character-style bust jugs. Notable subjects include a large character jug of a bearded man in a fur-trimmed cap, and smaller figures including Happy John and Falstaff types. The pieces exhibit a high-gloss finish characteristic of mid-20th-century pottery production. The lot includes examples consistent with Royal Doulton designs as well as potential Japanese export wares of the period. Largest jug: 19 cm height. Smallest jug: 9 cm height.