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Posting for 5+ yearsGROGG by John Hughes 'Tight Head Thomas', Wales International Rugby, Rhys Thomas
Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan
£75
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Description
A large rare John Hughes Pottery depicting the former Wales International player, Rhys Thomas. This particular Grogg has 'Tight Head Thomas' on the front as well as 'John Hughes Wales' on the back. A Grogg is a caricature figure made by the World of Groggs, a ceramics company established by John Hughes in 1965, in Trefforest near Pontypridd, Wales. Most Groggs are 9 inches tall or less and are made of a type of clay called grog. Groggs are usually made of popular Welsh rugby players or other Welsh celebrities. They are moulded and painted by hand.
Measurements: Approximately 20 cm high, 14 cm base and 13 cm wide across his arms.
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall
Weight Approx: 832 g.
Collection only.
Ad ID: 1502264923
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