Vintage Occupied Japan Gentleman Character Jug – Top Hat Toby-Style Mug

Description

A colourful vintage character jug featuring a cheerful gentleman wearing a black top hat, blue-trimmed jacket and red bow tie. His sculpted brown hair forms the handle, giving the piece plenty of personality from every angle.

Marked “Made in Occupied Japan” on the base, dating it to the postwar occupation period. This distinctive jug would display beautifully in a china cabinet, on open shelving or alongside a collection of Toby and character jugs.

Details

• Vintage Toby-style character jug
• Gentleman wearing a black top hat
• Hand-painted glazed ceramic
• Sculpted hair-shaped handle
• Marked “Made in Occupied Japan”
• Measures approximately 4.5 inches tall × 5.5 inches wide
• Sold individually

Condition

Good vintage condition with age-related crazing, surface wear and discolouration. There is noticeable finish wear and roughness along portions of the inside top rim. No obvious major cracks or repairs were noted. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.

Pickup and Shipping Info

Local pickup only in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK. Cash payment is required at the door. Please wait for confirmation that your order is ready before coming to pick it up. Pickup is by appointment, and the address will be provided once confirmed.

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