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Title: PLease Help with Identity
Post by: sazzler32 on March 29, 2009, 09:05:42 AM

Could anyone please advise me about anything about this toby jug please, the back has John Barlycorn etched into it, it was my grandads and when he passed it was left in a box for me.

Title: Re: PLease Help with Identity
Post by: D&b antiques on March 29, 2009, 02:46:07 PM

John Barley was first issued by Royal Doulton in 1934 your registration number indicates a date of 1938. value wise likely around $50.00 to $ 75.00 Dollars

Title: Re: PLease Help with Identity
Post by: sazzler32 on March 30, 2009, 10:41:40 AM

Thx for your input much appreciated I have looked everywhere to try and find out What this is, and Im still none the wiser  :D Is it some kind of Jam pot as It has a lid and a hole where there could of been a spoon.
I appreciate all your input, does any1 know whereI could find something similar to what I have and I could look myself please.
Thankyou again for your answer.

Title: Re: PLease Help with Identity
Post by: KC on March 30, 2009, 02:07:43 PM

Here's a site with some info that you might find interesting

www.worldcollectorsnet.com/tobyjugs/ (http://www.worldcollectorsnet.com/tobyjugs/)

Title: Re: PLease Help with Identity
Post by: D&b antiques on March 30, 2009, 02:15:45 PM

As a rule. a toby jug does not come with a lid. I found and auction record listing john barley corn with lid. ( jam jar) sold for $ 48.00 Dollars.