#6874 • Figural Character Face Jug, inscribed “Gina,” glazed earthenware, 8" H

Part of Historic Manor Downsizing Auction (timed auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

Status: Sold

A whimsical late 20th-century style glazed ceramic character jug, modeled as the head of an elderly woman in a dark bonnet and shawl, the handle formed as a braided strand tied with ribbon-like bands. Executed in molded relief with emphatic physiognomic modeling—deeply incised brow, pronounced cheeks, and finely wrinkled skin—then finished in high-gloss polychrome glaze. The palette centers on charcoal and slate blues for the headscarf and shoulders, contrasted by warm flesh tones and cream accents at the bonnet edge and handle; the eyes are carefully picked out to heighten the portrait-like expression. The reverse/side shoulder area bears a raised, cursive “Gina” in green glaze, suggesting a named character rather than a factory maker’s mark. In the broader tradition of British Toby and character jugs—popularized in the 19th and 20th centuries—this example emphasizes folk-humor charm and shelf presence, suitable for display or use as a decorative vessel. Size: 6 x 6 x 8"