There are a myriad of different items and trinkets that can be collected, depending on your taste and interests. One example of collectibles that you may have interest in is Toby mugs, a type of ceramic mugs that are sold in Britain. These mugs are created with caricatures on them, and the most common type of caricature that you will find on Toby mugs is of old sailors. Toby mugs have become quite popular within the collecting trade. One of the most popular and most famous of all Toby mugs is one that was created in the late 1940s, and that is seen sitting over the fireplace in the movie known as Twelve O’ Clock High.
These Toby mugs are a unique form of British pottery, and they originally appeared during the 1760s in Staffordshire. They were originally created in order to serve as a vessel used for drinking, but these Toby mugs quickly evolved into something completely different, as people began to collect them as ornamental objects. The most well known central character was a larger man that was seated in a chair and typically holding either a jug of ale or a pipe, and this man was known as Toby Fillpot, which is where the “Toby mugs” name is derived from.
Although it is still uncertain exactly who Toby Fillpot was based upon, this character is one that is truly endearing. Most of the English pubs have had at least one regular visitor that closely resembles Toby. Early Toby mugs were typically modeled after a number of different British characters that are familiar to us all, such as parsons, squires, sailors and town criers for example. Then, during the 19th century, the characters became modeled after a number of other subjects as well including people from politics, literature and history. Most Toby mugs are still manufactured in England, although there are other potteries that exist, and there are even manufacturers of Toby mugs in America as well. The American made Toby mugs are becoming more increasingly sought after as well. Two other manufacturers of Toby mugs are Lancaster Sandland and Royal Doulton.
The different manufacturers of Toby mugs create completely unique takes on the same concept. Toby mugs are regularly associated with bringing about well being, comfort and good times, and this is why many people become fascinated with them and decide to collect them. Toby mugs come in a wide variety of different forms as they have throughout history, and now there are a wide variety of different Toby mugs to choose from when you begin your collection. If you are interested in collecting Toby mugs, there are a lot of different avenues for you to pursue.
Photo Credits: Valerie Everett
Originally posted 2009-10-28 03:17:27. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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