Description: 'Mezzetino' Faience XL Toby Jug Circa 1890 Height: 15" In good antique condition with 2 small nicks on back of instrument handle as noted. Please view detailed photos. Mezzetino/Mezzetin faience toby jug attributed to Emile Galle circa 1880. Mezzetino is a character from the commedia dell'arte and is considered to be a variant on the stock character Brighella. His name means "Half-Measure (of liquor)" in Medieval Italian and he is sometimes called in French and English plays "Mezzetin". Mezzetino is an adept schemer and trouble-maker willing to commit acts of violence if necessary but on the whole a little calmer than his brother Brighella. He is very musically inclined and can sing and dance with skill. He is also interested in the ladies often coming over as rather creepy in his efforts to flirt. Stunning Paint Job with Flora, insects and birds. A Showstopper for your collection. *British Collectibles is owned and operated by The American Toby Jug Museum Curator Kevin Pearson of Kevin Francis Ceramics. Please check out the rest of our shop's antique and contemporary Toby & Character Jugs, Majolica Pitchers, Banksy Street Art and Kevin Francis Face Pots. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Evanston, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-19T17:42:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Pattern: Floral, Birds, Insects
Country/Region of Origin: France
Color: Multi
Style: Faience
Material: Fine Clay
Height: 16"
Maker: Emille Galle
