What 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.

How many Toby mugs are there?

Seventy-one years later, Mullins displays more than 8,000 of the jugs at the American Toby Jug Museum in this lakeside suburb north of Chicago. The jugs, some going as far back as the 18th century and other as recent as the “Black Panther” film, are commonly referred to as Toby Jugs.

How do you date a Toby jug?

Look for a number in the upper right hand corner of the underside of the jug. Royal Doulton stamped a number there which, when added to the number 1927, will give you the date the piece was made. This number was stamped on the Toby jugs from the year 1927 on. Estimate the date that the Toby jug was made.

Are Toby jugs a real thing?

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.

Is Toby a female name?

Toby is a popular, usually male, name in many English speaking countries. The name is from the Middle English vernacular form of Tobias. Tobias itself is the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew טוביה Toviah, which translates to Good is Yahweh. Yahweh is the name of the Jewish God.

Why is it called a Toby Jug?

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