Most likely, it was named after a notorious 18th century Yorkshire drinker, Henry Elwes, who was known as Toby Fillpot (or Philpot) and was inspired by an old English drinking song, The Brown Jug, which paid tribute to Toby Fillpot, whose ashes were made into Tobys jug; the popular verses were first published in

What is the difference between a Toby jug and a Toby mug?

Original Toby Jugs showed a seated man, sporting a tricorn hat, puffing on a pipe, and holding a mug of ale. Toby Jugs also must have a spout, designating that its used to pour a liquid. Toby Mugs: A Toby Mug is a Toby Jug that doesnt have a spout. Without a spout, its used for drinking, so its a mug.

Are Toby Jugs still being made?

Most Toby Jug manufacturers have discontinued making them as their popularity has ebbed during the 21st Century. Today, there are only three companies still producing Character and Toby Jugs, however if history is to repeat itself, one might look forward to a resurgence in the future.

Is a jug considered a bottle?

A jug is a type of container commonly used to hold liquids. Some types of bottles can be called jugs, particularly if the container has a narrow mouth and has a handle. Closures such as stoppers or screw caps are common for these retail packages.

How much is a Toby mug worth?

Demand and value of the mug has remained consistent in a price range between $120 and $180. The price on character or Toby mugs can range anywhere from $15 to hundreds of dollars to even thousands of dollars, depending on the size, age, where its made, and the condition, Eileen Linden said.

Are Toby Jugs real?

Toby Jugs have been around since the early 18th century. Many collectors use the name Toby to describe all types of figural jugs but, strictly speaking, true Tobies are sculpted in the form of a full seated or standing figure as opposed to Character Jugs, which feature just the head and shoulders.

What does jug mean in British slang?

b chiefly British : a small pitcher. 2 : jail, prison. jug. verb. jugged; jugging.

What does doing jug mean?

Slang. jail; prison. When I was in grammar school its what we called detention: If you talk back to the teacher, shes going to send you to the Jug. Collins says the origin of the main meaning as a narrow-necked container is. [C16: probably from Jug, nickname from girls name Joan]

Whats the difference between a bottle and a jug?

is that jug is a serving vessel or container, circular in cross-section and typically higher than it is wide, with a relatively small mouth or spout, a handle and often a stopper or top while bottle is a dwelling; habitation or bottle can be a container, typically made of glass and having a tapered neck, used for