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John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980

John Peel toby jug produced in a Prestige finish by Staffordshire Fine Ceramics of Tunstall, England, in a 1980 limited edition of 1,000. A famous Cumberland squire and huntsman, John Peel (1776-1854) is immortalized in the popular nineteenth century song written by John Graves: "D'ye ken John Peel with his coat so gay? D'ye ken John Peel at the break of day? D'ye ken John Peel when he's far, far-away With his hounds and his horn in the morning?" Dressed in traditional hunting attire, this Lakeland fellow traversed the fells on foot with his pack of dogs. Fond of drink, he hosted large, popular post-hunt celebrations. The song was apparently composed in the very presence of Peel, perhaps in one of the hostelries much frequented after a long morning's hunt. A riding crop forms the handle of this jug. Note the fox peaking out from the log on Peel's left side, sneakily hiding from him.

Maker:

Staffordshire Fine Ceramics

England

1980

Model #:

709

toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

10"

John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
John Peel toby jug Prestige - Staffordshire Fine Ceramics 1980
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