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Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780

Collier Barrel toby jug by Thomas Hollins circa 1780. A Collier is a traditional coal miner. The Collier Toby is an Ordinary Toby jug with blackened face and hands which were the result of working in the mines all day. This example has a small barrel or firkin resting between his legs.

Maker:

Thomas Hollins

England

18th century

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
Collier Barrel Toby jug - Thomas Hollins circa 1780
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