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Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940

Parrot toby jug produced in Czechoslovakia circa 1940. Parrots are birds of the roughly 398 species in 92 genera comprising the order Psittaciformes, found mostly in tropical and subtropical regions. One-third of all parrot species are threatened by extinction. Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is in South America and Australasia. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly colored, and some are multi-colored.

Maker:

unknown

Czechoslovakia

circa 1940

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

medium

Height:

4 3/4"

Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
Parrot toby jug - Czechoslovakia circa 1940
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