Gondolier D6595 - Mini - Royal Doulton Character Jug

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gondolier D6595 (yellow hat; blue and white t-shirt; maroon and white pole). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 1964 - 1969. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

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.