Add to albumThis cruet set of earthenware 'toby' figures was probably made at a factory in Prestonpans in East Lothian. It dates from the early 19th century.
The toby figures are for salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.
Good supplies of coal and clay and easy transport by sea meant that the south side of the Firth of Forth was an ideal location for potteries to develop. Small-scale works existed there from the 17th century and larger factories developed from around 1750
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- Online ID: 000-190-000-229-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.1972.221
- Date: Early 19th century
- Material: Earthenware
Earthenware
Earthenware
Earthenware
Figure / Toby / oil holder
Figure / Toby / pepper pot
Figure / Toby / salt cellar
Figure / Toby / vinegar holder
- Dimensions: 135 mm H x 62 mm base D
135 mm H x 64 mm base D
160 mm H x 65 mm base D
- What: Figure / Toby / oil holder
Figure / Toby / pepper pot
Figure / Toby / salt cellar
Figure / Toby / vinegar holder
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- Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
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- Description: Toby figure for salt, made at Prestonpans
Toby figure for pepper, made at Prestonpans
Toby figure possibly for oil, made at Prestonpans
Toby figure possibly for vinegar, made at Prestonpans
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