Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 09 Sep 2014
A rare Mexborough (Yorkshire) or Crown mark Toby jug early 19th century
A rare Mexborough (Yorkshire) or Crown mark Toby jug early 19th century, holding a miniature Toby jug on his knee and a cup in his right hand, with the unusual addition of a Sibyl type figure resting in the crook of his right elbow and a dog reclining between his feet, the base and inside of his hat sponged in blue, ochre, black and manganese, the handle moulded with a caryatid with black hair, impressed crown mark, minor faults, 25cm.
Provenance: the Colin Russell Collection.