
Fergus Gambon
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James and Timmey Challenger Collection, Chicago
This is one of a group of 'Midshipman' jugs which themselves hold drinking vessels. Twelve 'Midshipman' jugs from the group are recorded by Vic Schuler, Collecting British Toby Jugs (Third Edition 1999), p.57. Just one of these twelve holds only a jug as seen on this lot. Sadly, there is no photograph or reference but it is likely to be the same jug and thus the only recorded example of the model. Interestingly, this example lacks the distinctive tied ribbon applied below the lower handle terminal which is normally found on 'Midshipman' jugs.