Vintage Kingston Pottery Toby Jug: Copperfield's Lad, Charles Dickens

Vintage Character Jug English Toby Pitcher Charles Dickens Copperfield’s Lad Ceramic Mug by Kingston Pottery 1950s

This vintage character jug represents the “Copperfield’s Lad” figure from the Charles Dickens series, produced by Kingston Pottery in the 1950s. It is crafted in ceramic with the typical hand-painted detailing and expressive facial modelling associated with Kingston Pottery’s mid-century Dickens collection.

The jug features a glossy glaze with visible age-related crazing, consistent with Kingston Pottery’s production of this period. At 16 cm in height, it is a medium-sized display piece suitable for collectors of English Toby character jugs and Dickens memorabilia. The base is clearly stamped with the Kingston Pottery Hull mark and the character name.

Research on similar Kingston Pottery Dickens jugs indicates that this model was part of their mid-20th-century series inspired by classic literary characters. The sculpting style and glaze palette match known 1950s Kingston output, aligning with the stamped mark and series design.

The condition is very good with no chips, cracks, or repairs.

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A great addition for collectors or vintage lovers.

Height: 16 cm
Width: 17.5 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: 465 g
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