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Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885

Honey Bear with Drum large sized majolica toby jug produced by Joseph Holdcroft of Longton, England, circa 1885. This is a seated honey bear holding a drum behind his head. He has a mallet in each hand for playing the drum. A blue sash flows from the drum to form the handle of the jug.

Maker:

Joseph Holdcroft

England

circa 1885

Model #:

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Majolica

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toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

9 1/2"

Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
Honey Bear with Drum toby jug large - Joseph Holdcroft circa 1885
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