Rip Van Winkle D6463 - Royal Doulton Liquor Container

Royal Doulton Liquor Container, Rip Van Winkle D6463 (grey-blue cap; brown robes; figure resting against tree-dressed in blue). Designed by Geoff Blower, issued c.1960 - c.1960. Size: 4"H (small)

The Falstaff, Poacher and Rip Van Winkle character jug were adapted by Doulton to liqueur containers for Bols liqueurs for the bottling firm W. Walklate Ltd. The small-size jugs were commissioned about 1960 by W. Walklate, Ltd.