McCartney Times

There are few things as quintessentially British as Toby Jugs. Since the 1700s, drinkers have collected them to celebrate the pleasure of sipping ales in pubs and homes across the country.

But now, thanks to their growing popularity among collectors here and abroad, the unusual pottery pieces are selling for record prices.

While most have only sentimental value to the owners, there are likely to be thousands gathering dust that are worth hundreds or thousands of pounds. Antiques experts believe their prices could continue to rise, making them a worthwhile investment for those who like them.

Toby Jugs are decorative vessels that depict quaint characters often in a three-cornered hat. British potters began to make them in the mid-1700s and some were used for pouring strong beer in pubs – especially a sharp ale known as stingo.

The name is thought to come from a depiction of an 18th Century Yorkshireman, Henry Elwes, who earned the nickname Toby Fillpot for spending all his time in taverns.

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