Burns

Robert Burns 'Toby jug'

Period:

20th Century

Description:

This 'Toby Jug' is modelled from the figure of Robert Burns as an Exciseman.  It depicts Burns seated with a manuscript on his lap. Burns began working as an Excise Officer in Dumfries in September 1789.

 

Excise was a tax similar to VAT but collected at the point of manufacture or import rather than at the point of sale.  A wide range of goods was liable for it, notably silk, tobacco and spirits. Burns as a gauger had to calculate and collect the tax due.

Place of Production:

Stockwell China Bazaar, Glasgow

Materials/Media:

ceramic

Dimensions:

height 200mm

Source:

Robert Burns Centre

Accession number:

DUMFM:1999.1

Digital Number:

BCBN034n

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council