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Toby Character Jug Long John Silver by Shorter and Son | Staffordshire England | Vintage Pirate Mug
This Toby character jug depicts Long John Silver and was produced by Shorter and Son Ltd in Staffordshire, England, a firm well known for its hand-painted character ceramics during the mid 20th century. Inspired by the iconic pirate figure from Treasure Island, this piece works well as a display item for collectors of character jugs or as a distinctive shelf décor accent.
The jug stands 14 cm tall with a width of 10 cm and a depth of 7.5 cm, and weighs 305 g. It features a glossy glazed ceramic finish with hand-painted detailing, including the tricorn hat, eyepatch, parrot, and carved chest elements integrated into the body. The handle is formed as a bone-style sculptural detail, adding to the character-driven design.
Shorter and Son Ltd operated in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and became particularly recognised for expressive Toby and character jugs produced from the 1930s through the 1960s. Long John Silver examples remain popular among collectors due to the literary reference and bold modelling style typical of British character pottery from this period.
Condition appears very good overall with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs observed in the provided photos, showing only minor base wear consistent with age and display.
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A great addition for collectors or vintage lovers.
Height: 14 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 7.5 cm
Weight: 305 g
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