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Beswick Toby Jug - Air Force

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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

Decorative Objects

Themes

Social History
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 2

Material

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

Royal Air Force (RAF)

Place made

United Kingdom

Year

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Rare or representative

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