It's an early example of a Toby Jug, proably more of a decorative piece than a functional item. The original Toby Jugs were produced by the Staffordshire potters in the 1760s.

(WFLA) — The 4-year-old son of Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson is recovering ... According to police, 4-year-old Toby Swanson was struck by a hotel valet driver. He spent several days in the ...