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  Character Jug
Large
Drake Hatless Red
D6115 - Royal Doulton large character jug, Drake without Hat (Red) D6115.

Designer: Harry Fenton
Issued: 1940-1941
Size: 5.75''H

Sir Francis Drake of England was best known for being the first explorer to travel around the globe. He also helped defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588 as Vice-Admiral of the English fleet. This is the original version of the Drake character jug produced from 1940 - 1941.
  Derivative
Sairey Gamp Sugar Bowl
D6011 - Royal Doulton Sugar Bowl, Sairey Gamp Sugar Bowl D6011 (black hair; light green band; dark green coat; yellow and burgundy bow; green umbrella with brown handle). Designed by Leslie Harradine and Harry Fenton, issued 1939 - 1942. Size: 2.5"H

In Charles Dickens' 1843 novel "Martin Chuzzlewit" Sairey Gamp is a gossiping, gin-drinking midwife and nurse.
  Character Jug
Large
WWI Military Leaders
Admiral Jellico
D7229 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Admiral Jellico D7229
  Character Jug
Large
Johnny Appleseed
D6372 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Johnny Appleseed D6372 (maroon and grey cap, brown robes). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1953 - 1969. Size: 6"H (Large)

John Chapman (1774 - 1845) was and American pioneer who sold and gave saplings and apple seeds to colonizing families. He traveled the eastern U.S. sowing apple orchards and tending his trees. After his death, Chapman became the hero of many legends.
  Character Jug
Large
Santa Claus Sack of Toys
D6690  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Santa Claus Sack of Toys D6690 (red, white and light brown coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley, issued 1983 - 1983. Size:7.5"H (large)

The Santa Claus jug was introduced in 1981 and was the first to undergo annual design changes. Featuring different well-known Christmas themes, the handle has changed several times since 1981.
  Character Jug
Large
Snake Charmer
D6912  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Snake Charmer D6912 (yellow turban with blue and pink jewel; burgundy and yellow robes). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor, issued 1992 in limited edition of 2,500. Size: 7"H (Large)

This jug was issued in a limited edition of 2,500 pieces.
  Character Jug
Small
Heroes of the Blitz Set - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Heroes of the Blitz Set - A.R.P. Warden D6872, Auxiliary Warden D6887, and Home Guard D6886
  Character Jug
Small
Scaramouche Old
D6561  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Scaramouche Old D6561 (blue- black, brown and green coloration). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1962 - 1967. Size: 3.25"H (Small)

In the 17th-century comedy, written by Edward Ravensroft, Scaramouche appears as a boastful, foolish character, dressed in the old Spanish style.
  Toby Jug
King George V Wilkinson Toby - King George V Wilkinson Toby
  Character Jug
Tiny
Captain Scott Prototype - Royal Doulton Tiny Character Jug, Captain Scott Prototype.

Designer: David B. Biggs
Issue Dates: unknown
Size: 1.5''H (3.8 cm)
Color: NA

Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) was the leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole in 1910. Not only were they bested by Amundsen's Norwegian expeditio, but also Captain Scott and his team perished and never completed the return journey.
  Character Jug
Tiny
Oliver Twist Prototype - Royal Doulton Tiny Character Jug, Oliver Twist Prototype.

Designer: Robert Tabbenor
Issue Dates: unknown
Size: 1.5''H (3.8 cm)
Color: NA

The final version of this piece was issued as part of a 12-jug set commemorating the 170th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.. The set was completed with a mahogany display shelf.