A small mixed group of three English ceramic character pieces, comprising a larger Town Crier figure/jug and two smaller Toby-style figures. Each is hand-painted in bright enamels and represents traditional English character pottery.
1. Town Crier Figure (centre)
• Maker: Wedgwood & Co. Ltd, England
• Pattern/Title: “Olde Town Hall – Town Crier” (as marked)
• Form: Character jug/figure with tricorn hat, bell, and proclamation scroll
• Decoration: Hand-painted in burgundy, green, and yellow tones
• Mark: Printed factory mark to base
• Date: Mid 20th century (c. 1930s–1950s)
• Condition: Appears good overall; light age-related wear to base rim
2. Toby Jug (left)
• Maker: Likely Burlington Ware (stamp partially visible)
• Form: Seated Toby holding a jug
• Decoration: Green coat, black hat, polychrome detailing
• Mark: Printed mark and pattern/model number to base
• Date: Mid 20th century
• Condition: Noticeable crazing to glaze; otherwise intact
3. Miniature Toby Figure (right)
• Maker: Unclear (possibly English, Crown mark present)
• Form: Small standing Toby figure
• Decoration: Green coat, pink waistcoat, yellow breeches
• Mark: Crown-style backstamp to base
• Date: Mid 20th century
• Condition: Good overall with minor wear
A small mixed group of three English ceramic character pieces, comprising a larger Town Crier figure/jug and two smaller Toby-style figures. Each is hand-painted in bright enamels and represents traditional English character pottery.
1. Town Crier Figure (centre)
• Maker: Wedgwood & Co. Ltd, England
• Pattern/Title: “Olde Town Hall – Town Crier” (as marked)
• Form: Character jug/figure with tricorn hat, bell, and proclamation scroll
• Decoration: Hand-painted in burgundy, green, and yellow tones
• Mark: Printed factory mark to base
• Date: Mid 20th century (c. 1930s–1950s)
• Condition: Appears good overall; light age-related wear to base rim
2. Toby Jug (left)
• Maker: Likely Burlington Ware (stamp partially visible)
• Form: Seated Toby holding a jug
• Decoration: Green coat, black hat, polychrome detailing
• Mark: Printed mark and pattern/model number to base
• Date: Mid 20th century
• Condition: Noticeable crazing to glaze; otherwise intact
3. Miniature Toby Figure (right)
• Maker: Unclear (possibly English, Crown mark present)
• Form: Small standing Toby figure
• Decoration: Green coat, pink waistcoat, yellow breeches
• Mark: Crown-style backstamp to base
• Date: Mid 20th century
• Condition: Good overall with minor wear
