Description

The Winston Churchill Man of the Century Figure.

The Winston Churchill Man of the Century Figure. Hand Made and Hand Painted by Bairstow Pottery. At their factory based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.

Designed by Ray Noble. Inspired by a 1926 cartoon drawing.

A great gift idea for collectors of political memorabilia. In addition to Toby Jug Collectors.

Limited Edition of ONLY 100. However, this one that we have in stock is a “prototype” in a rare colour-way.

Height 17.5cm : Width 13cm :Depth 13cm

Our online price for the Winston Churchill Man of the Century Figure £139.99p.

All our prices include UK Post & Packing (Standard Delivery).

In addition to discounted International Shipping Rates.

As well as this Winston Churchill Man of the Century Figure we have a large selection of Bairstow Products in stock. Click Bairstow Pottery to view other current stock

BAIRSTOW POTTERY

Established 1936. Initially producing pottery fancy goods. However, when Roger Bairstow took over in 1979. When Percy his father retired. Roger decided to concentrate production on the making of Toby and Character Jugs.

(see page 36 Toby & Character Jugs of the 20th Century and their Makers – David C Fastenau & Stephen M Mullins.Published by Kevin James Publishing),

Now well renown for their political Toby Jugs and Figures. Particularly their British Prime Minister series of Toby Jugs. Which includes Toby Jugs of all British Prime Ministers from the 1920’s. To the present day. And their Winston Churchill Toby Jugs and Figures.

Based in Stoke on Trent.  Bairstow Pottery are the only pottery based in the UK currently producing Toby Jugs.

Using traditional production methods. Each toby jug is hand made. Using earthenware clay fired up 1215 degrees. Which renders the body to be non porous. Then hand painted. This non porous finish enables the ceramic painter to achieve a smooth finish.

Due to the hand painting process. No two Toby Jugs are exactly the same. In effect making each toby jug produced different and unique.

With the production process requiring several firings. It takes 5 – 6 working days to produce one of Bairstow Pottery unique products.

As a result, a hand made, hand made product. Totally made in the UK.

STOKE ART POTTERY

Establish 2006, selling high quality pottery and ceramics from Leading potters online. And are authorised resellers of Bairstow Pottery products.