A rare Royal Doulton Elvis Presley prototype character jug sold for $2,100 at Lion and Unicorn’s Collectors Auction in Hollywood, Florida, on 14 December 2025. This unique jug features a detailed likeness of Elvis Presley, complete with his signature slicked-back hair. The handle is adorned with symbolic elements from Presley’s […]
The Royal Doulton character jug Uncle Tom Cobbleigh (D6337), designed by M. Henk, was introduced in 1952 and withdrawn in 1960. This large jug depicts a cheerful, rustic figure from the much-loved West Country folk ballad Widdicombe Fair, a song that has been sung across England since the early 19th […]
The Royal Doulton Ugly Duchess character jug, designed by M. Henk, is based on the famously cantankerous character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. First introduced in 1965 and withdrawn in 1973, this jug was part of Royal Doulton’s Alice in Wonderland series and remains a popular collector’s item […]
The Royal Doulton large character jug Simon the Cellarer (model D5504) is a charming piece introduced in 1935 and withdrawn in 1960. Designed by Charles J. Noke and Harry Fenton, it depicts a cheerful medieval wine steward, drawn from the popular 19th-century drinking song Simon the Cellarer by W. H. […]
A late 18th-century Ralph Wood type creamware Toby jug achieved a hammer price of £360 at Moore Allen & Innocent’s auction in Cirencester on 21 May 2025. Standing 25 cm tall, the jug depicts the traditional seated Toby figure holding a jug of beer and a pipe. Despite the pipe […]
This Royal Doulton Phantom of the Opera Sample Character Jug recently sold on eBay for £980 on 11 February 2025. This striking and highly collectible ceramic piece portrays the iconic figure from Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel and its many adaptations, most notably the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. What makes this […]
A rare and highly sought-after Erwin Rommel Toby Jug Character Jug has sold for a record-breaking £1,791.72 on eBay, underlining the growing demand for military-themed ceramics and limited-edition Toby jugs. Produced by Bairstow Manor Pottery of Hanley, England, the Rommel jug is a ¾ body design created circa 2015 as part […]
The Royal Doulton Large Character Jug The Piper (D6918) is a striking and culturally rich piece, blending expert craftsmanship with Scotland’s proud military heritage. Released in 1992, the jug stands approximately 8.25 inches (23 cm) tall and was modelled by renowned artist Stanley James Taylor. It was produced as a […]
A rare prototype Royal Doulton Character Jug of Charles de Gaulle sold for an impressive $9,750 at Lion and Unicorn’s November 24th auction. This unique piece, depicting the 18th President of France, is a significant collectible due to its rarity and historical context. Charles de Gaulle is remembered for leading […]
A rare Royal Doulton Design Colourway Large Character Jug of the Pied Piper, reference D6403, achieved a remarkable sale price of $2,600 at the Lion and Unicorn auction in Florida on October 24. This unique jug, produced in an uncommon black and green colourway, captivated collectors with its distinctive design. […]
