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. […]
The Royal Doulton Toby Jug of George Robey, issued around 1925, is a charming ceramic figure representing the famous vaudeville performer. Standing 10.75 inches tall, the jug features Robey in his iconic stage makeup, holding a cane, with a removable hat lid. The jug featyresRoyal Doulton backstamp marks its authenticity. […]
The Royal Doulton character jug of Smuts or Jan Christian Smuts is a highly collectible ceramic piece designed by artist Harry Fenton. Produced between 1946 and 1948, this jug captures the likeness of the renowned South African statesman, military leader, and intellectual. Smuts is best known for his contributions to […]
The Martin Brothers, a quartet of Victorian potters, revolutionized the world of ceramics with their unique and often whimsical creations. They are famous for their Grotesque Birds but among their most distinctive works are their Toby Jugs (some of which are also Grotesque), which stand out not only for their […]
The Royal Doulton Character Jug of Old King Cole was designed by Harry Fenton in 1939 and remained in production until 1960. This jug was produced in both large (reference D5420) and small (reference D5527) formats. However, a rare version featuring a yellow crown was introduced in 1938, produced only […]
The Royal Doulton Character Jug of St. George was designed by Max Henk in 1968 and remained in production until 1975. This jug was created in two formats: a large model, reference number D6618, standing at 18.5 cm tall, and a small version, reference number D6621, measuring 9.5 cm high. […]
I’ve always found it fascinating to read about record-breaking auction prices, especially when it comes to collectibles. In this feature, we’ll explore some of the highest prices achieved at auction for Doulton Character Jugs. It’s encouraging to see that rare and unique jugs continue to generate significant interest among collectors. […]
The Royal Doulton Character Jug of Friar Tuck was designed by Harry Fenton in 1951 and was in production until 1960. This jug, model number D6321, was only produced in the large format, measuring 16.5 cm in height. Fenton’s design captures the jovial and friendly nature of Friar Tuck, a […]
The Royal Doulton Gladiator Character Jug, designed by the talented Max Henk, stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and historical reverence that define Royal Doulton’s ceramic artistry. It was introduced in 1961 and produced until 1967, this character jug captures the essence of a Roman gladiator with its […]
At the inaugural Canadian Royal Doulton Show held in Durham, Ontario in 1988, collectors were introduced to a striking new addition The Yachtsman Character Jug, a large jug designed by Stanley James Taylor. Crafted in a limited series of 750 pieces, this jug became a prized collector’s item selling out […]
