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Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955

Falstaff toby jug produced by Arthur Bowker of Fenton, England, circa 1955. Appearing first in Shakespeare's "Henry IV Part I", (1597), Sir John Falstaff is a fat, witty knight whose good humor and love of life enable him to see the world and himself as an object of ridicule and laughter. A braggart and rogue with enough resource to save face after various riotous exploits with his companions, including the young Prince Hal, Falstaff exaggerates his vices in order to expose their humorous side. Objectively, he has to admit that he has "more flesh than another man; and therefore more frailty." Originally called Oldcastle, the character was renamed after an objection from Lord Cobham, a descendent of the original Sir John Oldcastle. Although he dies at the end of "Henry IV", Falstaff reappeared by royal command in Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" where Queen Elizabeth wished to see the roguish knight in love.

Maker:

Arthur Bowker

England

circa 1955

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

small

Height:

3"

Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
Falstaff toby jug - Arthur Bowker circa 1955
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