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  Beefeater ER
Mini D6251  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater ER (Scarlet Handle) D6251 (black hat; white ruff; scarlet tunic with 'ER' cipher on handle). Designed by Harry Fenton. Series: RDICC, issued 1987 - 1991. size: 2.5"H (mini)

The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.
  Old Salt Open Arm D6557 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Old Salt D6557 - Open Arm Mini
  Beefeater ER Pink
Mini D6251 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater ER (Pink Handle) D6251(pink with pink 'ER' cipher on handle). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1968 - 1971. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.
  Capt Henry Morgan (Bone China) D6510 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Capt Henry Morgan (Bone China) D6510.

Designer: Gary Sharpe
Issue Dates: 1968-1971
Size: 2.5 (Miniature)
Color: black tricorn; blue collar
Body Material: Bone China

A privateer pirate leader in the West Indies, Morgan (1635 - 1688) carried out commissions from the British authorities. His attack on Panama in 1671 violated a peace treaty between England and Spain. Sent to England to stand trial, he was instead knighted and became Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica, where he remained until his death.
  Viking (Bone China) D6526 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Viking (Bone China) D6526.

Designer: Max Henk
Issue Dates: 1968-1971
Size: 2.5 (Miniature)
Color: black, green and brown
Body Material: Bone China
  Mine Host (Bone China)
Mini D6513 - Mine Host (Bone China) D6513 - Character Jug Mini
  Robin Hood New (Bone China)
Mini D6541 - Robin Hood New D6541 Mini (Bone China)
  Capt Hook Old (Bone China) D6605 - Capt. Hook Old (Bone China) D6605 Mini
  Anne of Cleves
Mini D6754 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Anne of Cleves D6754 (black and red coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1987 - 1990. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

In a political arrangement by Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557) was chosen to marry Henry VIII. Upon seeing his dull and unattractive betrothed, whom he later referred to as his "Flanders Mare," Henry attempted unsuccessfully to break the contract. Anne became his fourth wife on January 6, 1540, for only a brief time. Henry had the marriage annulled on July 8th of that year and gave Anne a pension of life.
  Catherine Howard
Mini D6693  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Catherine Howard D6693 (brown, gold and white). Designed by Peter Gee. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1984 - 1989. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

Niece to the Duke of Norfolk, Catherine Howard (1521 - 1542) became Henry VIII's fifth wife on July 28, 1540, in a marriage arranged by her family. In 1541 Henry accused her of adultery and had her beheaded at the Tower of London.
  Santa Claus
Mini D6706  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Santa Claus D6706 (red and white coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley, issued 1984 - 1991. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

The Santa Claus jug was introduced in 1981 and was the first to undergo annual design changes. Featuring different well-known Christmas themes, the handle has changed several times since 1981.