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Vintage Toby Style Character Mug Creamer The Cardinal Wosley 3-4"Tall,
$15.99
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Vintage character jug (often called a Toby Jug style mug) produced by the Japanese company Hal-Sey Fifth.
Here are the details regarding its origin and style:
Manufacturer and Origin
* Brand: Hal-Sey Fifth. This was an American importing company (Halsey Import Company) that operated primarily in the mid-20th century, typically from the 1950s through the 1960s.
* Origin: As indicated by the "JAPAN" stamp on the bottom, these were manufactured in Japan during the post-WWII era for export to the Western market.
* Logo: The mark on the bottom features a stylized stagecoach or horse-drawn carriage, which was the signature logo for Hal-Sey Fifth.
Design and Subject
* Style: This is a "Character Jug," a style popularized by the English company Royal Doulton. Hal-Sey Fifth specialized in creating more affordable, "inspired-by" versions of these famous English designs.
* Likely Character: While many of these are generic "Old English" characters, this specific figure—with the red flat cap and stern profile—is likely a representation of Cardinal Wolsey or a similar historical/fictional "Olde England" figure.
Condition and Value
* Crazing: If you look closely at the bottom (second photo), you can see a network of fine cracks in the glaze. This is called crazing. It is very common in mid-century Japanese ceramics and usually occurs due to age and temperature changes.
Vintage Toby Style Character Mug Creamer The Cardinal Wosley 3-4"Tall,
$15.99
Details
Here are the details regarding its origin and style:
Manufacturer and Origin
* Brand: Hal-Sey Fifth. This was an American importing company (Halsey Import Company) that operated primarily in the mid-20th century, typically from the 1950s through the 1960s.
* Origin: As indicated by the "JAPAN" stamp on the bottom, these were manufactured in Japan during the post-WWII era for export to the Western market.
* Logo: The mark on the bottom features a stylized stagecoach or horse-drawn carriage, which was the signature logo for Hal-Sey Fifth.
Design and Subject
* Style: This is a "Character Jug," a style popularized by the English company Royal Doulton. Hal-Sey Fifth specialized in creating more affordable, "inspired-by" versions of these famous English designs.
* Likely Character: While many of these are generic "Old English" characters, this specific figure—with the red flat cap and stern profile—is likely a representation of Cardinal Wolsey or a similar historical/fictional "Olde England" figure.
Condition and Value
* Crazing: If you look closely at the bottom (second photo), you can see a network of fine cracks in the glaze. This is called crazing. It is very common in mid-century Japanese ceramics and usually occurs due to age and temperature changes.
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