top of page
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960

Toby Fillpot character jug produced by Cambrian Ware of Wales circa 1960. Toby Fillpot was the subject of a popular poem, The Brown Jug, by Francis Fawkes, and possibly served as the inspiration for the creation of the toby jug. The most widely accepted theory is that the original was a Yorkshireman, Henry Elwes, who was 'famous for drinking 2,000 gallons of strong stingo beer from his silver tankard, while eating nothing." He was nicknamed Toby Fillpot, and after his death in 1761, the London publisher of popular prints, Carrington Bowles, issued a mezzotint portrait of him.

Maker:

Cambrian Ware

Wales

circa 1960

Model #:

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

3"

Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Toby Fillpot character jug - Cambrian Ware circa 1960
Contact

American Toby Jug Museum 
910 Chicago Avenue 
Evanston, Illinois 60202 

 

312-731-1852

 

americantobyjugmuseum@gmail.com

American Toby Jug Museum Hours

 

Open Tuesdays 12-5 pm

 

Tours by appointment only,

please call

312-731-1852

Free Admission !

Follow Us
  • Grey Facebook Icon
  • Grey Instagram Icon

Copyright © 2005-2024 American Toby Jug Museum.  All rights reserved.

bottom of page