Character Jug
Large
Clark Gable
D6709

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Clark Gable D6709.

Designer: Stanley J. Taylor
Issue Dates: 1984-1984
Size: 7"H (17.8 cm)
Color: brown; light-brown suit; tan tie

Clark Gable is perhaps best remembered as Rhett Butler in "Gone With the Wind". Very few of these jugs are known to exist, because it was issued in the USA prior to approval from the Gable estate and had to be withdrawn when permission was denied.
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Large
Dick Whittington Old
D6375

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Dick Whittington Old D6375 (dark green cap and robes). Designed by Geoff Blower. Issued 1953 - 1960. Size: 6.5"H (Large).

The first Dick Whittington jug was styled on the character of a poor orphan boy who was employed in a London Kitchen, as described in a play dated 1605. He gave his cat to his employer to sell to earn money, but then ran away to escape his evil employer's cook who mistreated him. the Bow Bells rang as he fled and seemed to say, "Turn back, Whittington, Lord Mayor of London." He obeyed and found that his cat had fetched a huge sum, making a wealthy man.
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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.
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Large
FlambÉ Witch
D7239

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Witch D7239 (Flambé).

Designer: Stanley J. Taylor
Issue Dates: 1991-1991
Size: 7''H (17.8 cm)
Color: flambé

In children's fairy tales, witches are often depicted as wicked old women with wrinkled skin and pointy hats, clothed in black with warts on their noses. They are often portrayed as concocting potions in large cauldrons and typically ride through the air on a broomstick. This flambé version of a previously issued piece was issued in a limited edition of only 250.
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Large
FlambÉ Wizard
D7240

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Wizard D7240 (Flambé).

Designer: Stanley J. Taylor
Issue Dates: 1990-1996
Size: 6.75''H (17.2 cm)
Color: flambé

Wizards have appeared in myths, folklore and literature throughout recorded history. They commonly appear in fantasy as mentors, villains and more recently as heroes themselves. Although they often posess great powers, their role in the fantasy world varies. This flambé version of a previously issued piece was issued in a limited edition of only 250.
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Large
Fortune Teller Old
D6497

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Fortune Teller Old D6497 (green scarf around head, black shawl, purple handle). Designed by Garry Sharpe, issued 1959 - 1967. Size: 6.75"H (Large)
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Character Jug
Large
Friar Tuck
D6321

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Friar Tuck D6321 (light and dark brown robes, green oak leaves). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1951 - 1960. Size: 7"H (Large)

Fat and jolly and fond of drink, Friar Tuck joined the legendary Robin Hood and his band of rogues in Sherwood Forest as they robbed the rich to feed the poor in rural England.
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Large
Genghis Khan
D7222

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Genghis Khan D7222 (green, gold, grey, purple and red coloration). Designed by Caroline Dadd. Series: Great Military Leaders, issued 2005 in limited edition of 250. Size 6.75"H (Large)
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Character Jug
Large
Geoffrey Chaucer Loving Cup
D7029

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Geoffrey Chaucer Loving Cup D7029.

Designer: Robert I. Tabbenor
Issue Dates: 1996
Size: 7.5"H (19.1 cm)
Color: browns

This jug was issued in 1996 in a limited edition of 1,500.
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Character Jug
Large
Gladiator
D6550

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gladiator D6550 (brown helmet, grey armor). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1961 - 1967. Size: 7.75"H (Large)

From about 246 B.C. gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment for Roman audiences. The gladiators were most often slaves or prisoners condemned to fight, which they did to the death using sword, spear or trident. The most famous gladiator of the period was Spartacus, a slave who led an unsuccessful rebellion against Rome. Emperor Honorius banned the brutal games in 404 A.D.
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Character Jug
Large
Gondolier
D6589

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gondolier D6589 (yellow hat, blue and white t-shirt, maroon and white pole). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 1964 - 1969. Size: 8"H (Large)

The shallow, long craft the gondolier pilots through Venetian canals must be painted all black, according to ancient law. When not ferrying or serenading lovers on moonlight rides, the gondolier moors his gondola to a brightly striped pole by the waterside.
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Large
Gulliver
D6560

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gulliver D6560 (dark blue and grey hat, blue jacket, grey handle). Designed by David B. Biggs. Series: Characters from Literature, issued 1962 - 1967.

Jonathan Swift satirized society's leading men and institutions in his book, "Gulliver's Travels," published in 1726. In it Gulliver the traveler sails to foreign lands, surviving shipwrecks, giants and the tiny people of Lilliput.
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Character Jug
Large
Hannibal
D7223

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Hannibal D7223 (dark blue, dark and light brown, grey and red coloration). Designed by Caroline Dadd, issued 2005 in a limited edition of 250. Size: 6.75"H (Large)
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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.
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Character Jug
Large
Julius Caesar
D7220

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Julius Caesar D7220 (purple, tan, grey and red coloration). Designed by Caroline Dadd. Series: Great Military Leaders, issued 2005 in limited edition of 250
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Character Jug
Large
Lord Kitchener
D7148

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Lord Kitchener D7148 (Khaki uniform with black collar, white and brown cap). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 2000 in limited edition of 1,500. Size: 7.5"H (Large)

Lord Horatio Kitchener was renowned for his war efforts. This model was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Lord Kitchener's death.
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Character Jug
Large
Lord Nelson
D6336

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Lord Nelson D6336 (blue tricorn and jacket with gold trim, white cravat). Designed by Geoff Blower, issued 1952 - 1969. Size: 7"H (Large)

Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1805), a member of the navy since the age of 12, was made commander-in-chief of his own fleet in 1803. He saw action in the West Indies and in Canada, but is best remembered for his defeat of the French and Spanish navies at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson died during battle.
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Large
Mad Hatter
Bone China
D6598

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mad Hatter (Bone China) D6598 (black hat, dark red bow tie). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Alice in Wonderland, issued 1965 - 1983. Size: 7.25"H (Large)

A character from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," the Mad Hatter wears a watch that tells time in months, rather than in hours.
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Large
Mccallum Kingsware Jug

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, McCallum Kingsware Jug D--.

Designer: McCallum.
Issue Dates: 1930-unknown
Size: 7"H (17.8 cm)
Color: light and dark browns

Produced as a promotional item for the D&J McCallum Distillery in Scotland, this jug exists in two different colour varieties. Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 pieces are thought to have been made. It was also produced by other manufacturers from an almost identical design. The backstamp is the best way to tell the difference.
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Character Jug
Large
Mephistopheles (With Verse)
D5757

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Mephistopheles (with Verse) D5757.

Designer: Charles J. Noke, Harry Fenton
Issue Dates: 1937-1948
Size: 7"H (17.8 cm)
Color: red and brown

First found in 16th-century German legend, Mephistopheles became best known in Johann von Goethe's drama, "Faust"(1808). In it he is portayed as an evil spirit or devil to whom Faust sells sells his soul in return for services.
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Character Jug
Large
Mikado Flambe
D7254

Royal Doulton Character Jug Flambé Mikado D7254. (Limited Edition of 250)
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Large
Mikado
D6501

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mikado D6501 (black and turquoise hat, green and white robes). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1959 - 1969. Size 6.5"H (Large)

"Mikado" is the ancient title for the emperor of Japan, beginning with the reign of the Mikado Jimmu in 660 B.C. Believed by many to have descended from the all-powerful Sun Goddess, the same family line has been traced through 124 reigns. The Mikado is popularly known through the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta (1885) of the same name.
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Character Jug
Large
Mikado
D7258

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Limited Edition of 250
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Character Jug
Large
Old King Cole Yellow Crown
D6036

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Old King Cole Yellow Crown D6036.

Designer: Harry Fenton
Issue Dates: 1938-1939
Size: 5.2''H (14.0 cm)
Color: yellow crown

"Old King Cole was a Merry Old Soul" are the words of the nursery rhyme that inspired the design of this jug. The collar frill was remodelled in 1939 and the crown changed to brown.
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Character Jug
Large
Punch and Judy Man
D6590

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Punch and Judy Man D6590 (brown hat; green coat; yellow scarf). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 1964 - 1969. Size: 7"H (Large)

Coming to England in the 17th century by way of Italy and France, the Punch and Judy puppet show features Punch, the hunchbacked boastful husband, who beats his shrew-like wife Judy. The colors on Punch's bat are occasionally reversed with no effect on the market value.
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Large
Punch and Judy
Double-Faced
D6946

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Punch and Judy Double-faced D6946 (red, yellow ,blue, white and green coloration). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: RDICC, issued 1994 in limited edition of 2,500. Size: 7"H (Large)

The two-faced jug was created exclusively for the Royal Doulton International Collectors Club, In a limited edition of 2,500.
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Character Jug
Large
Regency Beau
D6559

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Regency Beau D6559.

Designer: David B. Biggs
Issue Dates: 1962-1967
Size: 7.25''H (18.4 cm)
Color: green coat; green and yellow hat

The regency of the Prince of Wales lasted from 1811 to 1820, when the Prince became George IV. The Regency Period, however, is a term loosely applied to the years from 1805 to 1830, when classical mythology and Greek and Roman authors were popular.
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Character Jug
Large
Robin Hood (Double Handled)
D6998

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Robin Hood (Double handled) D6998.

Designer: Max Henk.
Issue Dates: 1995
Size: 7''H (17.8 cm)
Color: green hat and tunic collar with brown

A legendary figure from the reign of Richard I in 12th-century England, Robin Hood and his merry men robbed from the rich to help the poor. This two-handled style was issued in limited edition of 2,500.
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Character Jug
Large
Ronald Reagan
D6718

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Ronald Reagan D6718.

Designer: Eric Griffiths
Issue Dates: 1984 in limited edition of 2,000
Size: 7.25''H (19.7 cm)
Color: dark blue suit; white shirt; purple striped tie

Commissioned for the Republican National Committee, it was originally planned as a limited edition of 5,000 pieces. However, they did not sell well and only 2,000 pieces were said to have been produced. It was issued with a certificate and photograph of President Reagan in a decorative folio.
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Character Jug
Large
Samurai Flambe
D7255

Royal Doulton Character Jug Flambé Samurai D7255 (Limited Edition of 250)
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Large
Samurai
D7257

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Limited Edition of 250
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Character Jug
Large
Santa Claus (Candy Cane)
D6793

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Santa Claus (Candy Cane) D6793.

Designer: Michael Abberley
Issue Dates: 1988 in limited edition of 1,000
Size: 7.25''H (19.7 cm)
Color: red and white

The Santa Claus jug was the first to undergo annual design changes. Featuring well-known Christmas themes, the handle has changed several times since it was introduced in 1981.
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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.
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Large
Santa Claus
D6794

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Designed by Michael Abberley with Wreath handle 7"H
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Character Jug
Large
Scaramouche
D6558

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Scaramouche D6558.

Designer: Max Henk.
Issue Dates: 1962-1967
Size: 7''H (17.8 cm)
Color: blue-black, brown and green

In the 17th-century comedy, written by Edward Ravenscroft, Scaramouche appears as a bostful, foolish character, dressed in the old Spanish style.
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Character Jug
Large
Simple Simon
D6374

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Simple Simon D6374 (green, brown and white coloration). Designed by Geoff Blower, issued 1953 - 1960. Size: 7"H (Large)

The subject of this jug dates back to a 17th century nursery rhyme of Simon meeting a pieman.
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Character Jug
Large
Smuts
D6198

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Smuts D6198.

Designer: Harry Fenton
Issue Dates: 1946-1948
Size: 6.5''H (16.5 cm)
Color: tan

A South-African attorney, military man and politician, Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950) served as a member of the British War Cabinet in World War I and was one of the authors of the Covenant of the league of Nations. He became the Prime Minister of South Africa in 1919 and again in 1939. An extremely rare khaki version of this jug has also been recorded.
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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.
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Large
St. George
Bone China
D6618

Royal Doulton Character Jug, St. George (Bone China) D6618 (grey helmet, turquoise armor). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1968 - 1975. Size: 7.5"H (large)

This patron saint of England since the 13th century, George is the hero of a legend which describes him as a chivalrous knight who single-handedly stayed a huge dragon, saving the princess Medicine.
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Large
The Cavalier (With Goatee)
D6114

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, The Cavalier (with Goatee) D6114.

Designer: Harry Fenton
Issue Dates: 1940-1950
Size: 7"H (17.8 cm)
Color: green hat; white ruff

The cavaliers were Royalist soldiers who fought for Charles I during the English Civil War. They became known for their gallantry and haughtiness, an attitude still described as "cavalier."
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Character Jug
Large
The Clown
D5610 (Style One)

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, The Clown D5610 (style one).

Designer: Harry Fenton
Issue Dates: 1937-1942
Size: 7.5"H (19.1 cm)
Color: red hair

There are four recognised variations of The Clown without hat, those with red, brown, white or black hair.
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Character Jug
Large
Town Crier
Bone China
D6530

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Town Crier (Bone China) D6530 (black hat trimmed with gold, scarlet coat trimmed with gold). Designed by David Biggs, issued 1960 - 1974. Size: 7"H (Large)
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Large
Uncle Tom Cobbleigh
D6337

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Uncle Tom Cobbleigh D6337 (dark brown hat; green coat; dark grey horseshoe). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1952 - 1960. Size: 7"H (Large)

In the popular 18th century Devonshire song, Tom Cobbleigh and six friends borrow Tom Pearse's old mare to ride to the fair. Unable to support so many, the mare becomes sick and dies and still haunts the night-time moors to this day.
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Large
ViceAdmiral Lord Nelson
D6932

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson D6932 (black, gold and cream). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: Character Jug of the Year, issued 1993 - 1993. Size: 8"H (Large)

This was the Character Jug of the Year of 1993. It was issued to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar, on October 21, 1805.
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Large
Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson
D6932(Colorv)

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson D6932(ColorV).

Designer: Stanley J. Taylor
Issue Dates: 1993-1993
Size: 8''H (20.3 cm)
Color: black, gold and cream

This was the Character Jug of the Year for 1993. It was issued to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar fought on October 21, 1805.
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Large
WWI Military Leaders
Admiral Beatty
D7226

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Admiral Beatty D7226
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Large
WWI Military Leaders
Admiral Jellico
D7229

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Admiral Jellico D7229
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Character Jug
Miniature
Fortune Teller
D6523

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Fortune Teller D6523 (green scarf around head; black shawl; purple handle). Designed by Garry Sharpe, issued 1959 - 1967. Size: 2.5"H (mini)
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Miniature
Old Salt Open Arm
D6557

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Old Salt D6557 - Open Arm Mini
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Miniature
Regency Beau
D6565

Royal Doulton Miniature Character Jug, Regency Beau D6565.

Designer: David B. Biggs
Issue Dates: 1962-1967
Size: 2.75"H (7 cm)
Color: green coat; green and yellow hat

The regency of the Prince of Wales lasted from 1811 to 1820, when the Prince became George IV. The Regency Period, however, is a term loosely applied to the years from 1805 to 1830, when classical mythology and Greek and Roman authors were popular.
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