Figures, Chintz Pattern

Item Number: F28
Shape Type: Figure
Pattern Name: Chintz Pattern
Date: c. 1851-1870
Dimensions: H 9.25″
Maker: Sampson Smith
Maker’s Mark: Unmarked
Description:
A molded earthenware Toby mug printed in blue with floral chintz pattern on the jacket and on the brim of the tricorn hat. The other surfaces on the remainder of the body were hand painted overglaze . The original lid is missing from this example. The figure holds a jug of ale. Sampson Smith, Longton, produced a large number of Toby-shaped mugs, modeled after earlier versions of the seated Toby, but nearly all that remain in the market today were completely hand-painted. Few examples can be found on which the factory also transfer-printed patterns, suggesting that the printed and painted versions were produced in significantly smaller numbers.
Condition: Very good