The Royal Doulton character jug Uncle Tom Cobbleigh (D6337), designed by M. Henk, was introduced in 1952 and withdrawn in 1960.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 First introduced in 1965 and withdrawn in 1973, this jug was part of Royal Doulton’s Alice in Wonderland series and remains a popular collector’s item […]
The Royal Doulton large character jug Simon the Cellarer (model D5504) is a charming piece introduced in 1935 and withdrawn in 1960.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. […]
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 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 […]
The Royal Doulton Character Jug “The Golfer” epitomizes the artistry and thematic richness of the company’s famed decorative jugs. Designed by David Biggs, this jug was first introduced in 1971 and continued to be a part of Royal Doulton’s collection until its withdrawal in 1995. The Golfer features the likeness […]
