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A SMALL SELECTION OF STOCK IS SHOWN HERE
Interested in buying? Here is a small selection of my stock. There is not enough room to illustrate them all satisfactorily, but I will e mail pictures of any jug you may be interested in. Just let me know the type of jug you may be interested in. Prices start from around £50, and all are Victorian or earlier. No reproductions or modern ornaments.
A MOST COLLECTABLE RARE STEP BASE TOBY (Probably Astbury) WITH DOG AND PIPE
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Maybe one of the earliest Prattwares to be seen in good condition. This fellow almost certainly dates from about 1795. He is in remarkably good condition with only a little very professional work being carried out on his right arm. He has a well moulded face with all his features showing. His magnificent orange coat contrasting with his deep blue trousers make him a pleasure to hold. His simplicity is outstandingingly noticeable. The 'crudeness' of his paintwork is so typical of these very early Prattware Tobys. He has a ticket price of £595. I have seen similar jugs recently sell for silly money, as much as £2000, I firmly believe this fellow will reach four figures in a year or two. Note the similarity to the jug on the front cover of my book, which is probably dated about 1800 - 1810. SOLD
When calling a Toby jug an 'Ordinary' it is so easy to forget how many variations there can be. This one illustrated to the left, dated about 1830, has 'Mild" clearly written on his jug. These inscriptions add tremendous interest for the collector and usually a useful addition to their value. One with 'Stingo' inscribed is relatively rare, and one in my possession from the Bute collection says ''No No Boney, not a drop more'', a clear reference to the Napoleonic wars. Just take a look and you will see so many differences, including the floral attributes. His ticket price is £650.
The Hearty Goodfellow illustrated here, with the inscription on the base, dates him about 1880. They can be bought for around £160 in good condition. This example with the bright red coat, is unusual, blue being the more common colour, with pale greens and lilac being seen less. A nice example such as the one illustrated here should fetch around £200. I have a choice of several, including some very early Heartys dating around 1800 which have a ticket price of £475. This jug has just gone to the USA where their appreciation of antique Tobys is growing fast.
A fine Portobello jug, from about 1830. He still has his crown. His black jacket is rather unusual, but contrast nicely with his blue trousers. He has a sparrowbeak mug which is overflowing with ale, a pale face and outlined eyes and eyebrows. These Portobellos generally sell for around £460, but condition will always have an effect. This illustration is a fine example.
This Toby has one of the finest faces I have ever seen. The jug he is holding also has the most intricate flower decoration to ever be seen on an early jug. He dates from about 1790 - 1800 and if it was not for the poor condition of his coat (it has suffered glazing loss) it would be on sale for at least £1200. Because of this glazing loss I can offer it for £500. All prices include postage and packing.
This chap dates from about 1845. He has a very unusual pale green coat and highly decorated waistcoat (not clear in the picture). His face is well modelled and shows great detail. He has a small fine crack in his has but this does not detract from his overall appearance. He will add quality to any collection. His ticket price is £525. 
You are now looking at a very rare Toby indeed. I believe he dates from around 1780-90 and is one of the earliest enamels I have seen. Note the small dog by his left foot and the complete and unusual pipe he is holding, the pipe is pointing outwards with an empty bowl. The eyes illustrated by black dots are typical of Astbury features, and although the small jug is not pear shaped this jug shows many of the characteristics of Astbury. He is in remarkably good condition with only very minor scuffs, too small to illustrate here. He is quite lightly potted with rough textured clay. Any Toby with an original animal complementing him makes him a definite collectors' item with an investment potential. With the exception of the Lord Howe jug which should have a dog on the base, any Toby such as this one is a rarity. I am putting a ticket price on him of £1950. THIS JUG ALSO HAS A RARE STEP BASE.
You are looking at a fine Portobello here still having his original crown. His ticket price is only £650.00. He has a striking blue coat and is holding a fine jug. There are only very minor small chips to the top of his hat which do not detract from his overall prominence. Why choose from lesser stock when you can view the best. There are always at least 10 Yorkshires, 20 Prattware types, 60 early enamels etc available, let me help you to help yourself. Just e mail me at 
Illustrated here are 3 very early Hearty Goodfellows, all about 1800-1810. Note no wording on bases and beautifully painted waistcoats. These early Heartys are becoming increasingly rare. They are selling for between £450 - £700 depending on condition.
