Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Five Royal

A Collection of Five Royal Doulton Ceramic Character Jugs - This collection consists of five glazed ceramic character jugs manufactured by Royal Doulton. The assortment includes a large Falstaff jug, a large King Henry VIII jug, a medium Old Charley jug, a miniature Falstaff jug, and a small Paddy jug. The large Falstaff jug features a prominent backstamp on the base with the Royal Doulton lion and crown mark, stating Made in England, Falstaff, D 6385, and a copyright date of 1949. This figure is depicted with a grey beard and pink headwear. The King Henry VIII jug shows the monarch in a jewelled crown and patterned robes. Old Charley is rendered as a night watchman in a dark tricorn hat accented with a sprig of holly. The Paddy jug is depicted wearing a green cap and a brown waistcoat. All pieces are finished with a polychrome glaze and show detailed moulded features. Height of largest jug: approximately 16 cm.