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Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force

Beswick
1939 - 1954
Overview

Glossy ceramic toby jug made by Beswick, featuring the head of a Royal Air Force airman wearing his side cap. The handle is made from the RAF eagle logo in blue to match his uniform. He looks very dapper with his big smile and moustache.
The maker's details 'Made in England, Beswick, 737' appear on the base. There is also a sticker with information about the jug assembled by the previous owner.

Historical information

An early Beswick toby jug modelled by Mr Watkin and sold between 1939-1954.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00103
Item type
Bone China
Ceramics
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Themes
Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2
Material
Bone China
Width
150 mm
Height or length
125 mm
Depth
110 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On base:

"MADE IN ENGLAND
BESWICK
737"

On sticker:

"$120 5/90" (price, month and year of purchase)
"Air Force Beswick
1939-1954
Modeller
Mr Watkin"

"No. 737
75-100 pounds 1974?"

Keywords
Toby Jug
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Pilot
World War Two
Figurative
Place made
United Kingdom
Year
1939 - 1954
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Last modified
Wednesday, 9 October, 2024
Completeness
100
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Side view of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force - showing handle
Side view of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force - showing handle
Other side view of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force
Other side view of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force
Back view of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force
Back view of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force
View from below of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force
View from below of Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force

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