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Antique Questions Forum / Info on a "character" jug I've come across

« on: September 04, 2009, 11:42:02 am »

 Hi!  I'm new to this site and have a question...A friend of mine has a "character" or Toby Jug that's been in his family for ages - there is a mark stamped on the bottom in blue ink.  The jug is one of a seated monkey wearing a black tricorn hat and a peach colored jacket.  His right paw comes up behind his head and his left is cupped under his chin.  The tail curls up in the back to form the jug handle.  The body is grey.  The mark on the bottom is a shield with a crowned lion on the left and a winged wolf on the right.  The symbol on the shield and at the top of shield resembles an upside down pretzel.  I'm theorizing maybe a "victoria and albert" connection here.  Any thoughts?