Vintage Shorter & Sons "Highwayman" Toby jug - Dick Turpin Coccia How do I know this

How do I know this is a Panogana Vase by Bill Thomas

including vases

But in saying that I have a feeling this was made in Japan

Condition: There are a couple of little nibbles to the coin slot (Images) which is to be expected as there is no other access point

Take him off my hands please so my adult son stops playing with it

Vintage Shorter & Sons "Highwayman" Toby jug - Dick Turpin Coccia How do I know thisVintage English Staffordshire Shorter & Sons "Highwayman" Toby jug, Dick Turpin. Has age to it, (see photos). No chips or cracks. Hand painted. Stamp to base. Please see and expand the photos as they help to form part of the overall condition description. Questions about this or other items? Contact us via chat or our site email. Laura@thehappyhoarderstas. com. au WE CAN COMBINE POSTAGE PLEASE JUST ASK