American Toby Jug Museum 

Parson Brown character jug in Rockingham finish produced by Maruto Mo of Japan circa 1970 with their Marutomoware tradename. The clergyman was an important figure in country society. His living was earned through the comfortable parsonage that was provided along with a portion of the tithes and offerings from his parishioners. In return, the parson preached his sermons, christened children, married couples, provided comfort when needed and buried those of his flock whose time had come. Certainly not always solemn, it seems Parson Brown has had just a little too much game pie; but then, in earlier centuries those with a good living ate, drank and were merry and by today's standards were somewhat unconscious of the merits of healthy living! From his appearance, the most exercise this good parson ever has is his strenuous Sunday sermon and a leisurely ride around his parish. This character jug is modeled after the Royal Doulton Parson Brown character jug.