'Toby' figure vinegar holder, probably made at Prestonpans, East Lothian

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This earthenware vinegar holder is part of a cruet set of 'toby' figures probably made at a factory in Prestonpans in East Lothian. The set dates from the early 19th century and has figures for salt, pepper and mustard.

Toby figure possibly for vinegar, made at Prestonpans

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: 000-100-045-554-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1972.221
• Date: Early 19th century
  
• Material: Earthenware
  Figure / Toby / vinegar holder
  
• Dimensions: 160 mm H x 65 mm base D
  
• What: Figure / Toby / vinegar holder
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Prestonpans
  
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