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  Mad Hatter
Bone China
Small D6602 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mad Hatter (Bone China) D6602 (black hat; dark red bow tie). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Alice in Wonderland, issued 1965 - 1983. Size: 3.75"H (small)

A character from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," the Mad Hatter wears a watch that tells time in months, rather than in hours.
  Mine Host
Bone China
Small D6470 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mine Host (Bone China) D6470 (black tricorn; red coat; white bow tie with gold spots). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1958 - 1982. Size: 3.5"H (Small)

The forerunner of today's English publican, this cheerful man would hang a pine bough on the door of his home to let travelers know that refreshments were available. As the handle shows, these often ran to a good pint of a strong ale!
  Pied Piper
Bone China
Small D6462 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Pied Piper Bone China D6462 (green cap; maroon and yellow tunic; brown hair). Designed by Geoff Blower, issued 1957 - 1981. Size: 3.75"H (small)

In German legend, a stranger came to the town of Hamelin and told the mayor he would rid the village of rats for a sum of money. The Pied Piper walked through town playing a flute, and the rats followed him to the Weser River, where they drowned. When the mayor refused to pay him, the Pied Piper played his flute again, and this time the village children followed him into a cave, never to be seen again.
  Ugly Duchess
Bone China
Small D6603 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Ugly Duchess (Bone China) D6603 (green, purple and pink coloration). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Alice in Wonderland, issued 1965 - 1973. Size: 3.5"H (small)

The Ugly Duchess lives in Wonderland and plays croquet with the Queen. Alice found the game a curious one, with live hedgehogs for balls, flamingoes for mallets and playing-card soldiers, who doubled over to serve as the arches.
  Walrus and Carpenter
Bone China
Small D6604 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Walrus and Carpenter (Bone China) D6604 (black hat with yellow band, dark grey hair; pink neckerchief with yellow dots; Walrus wears green coat, yellow waistcoat and cream pants). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Alice In Wonderland, issued 1965 - 1980. Size: 3.25"H (Small)

On a beach in Wonderland, the walrus and carpenter invited a number of oysters for evening conversation, which the walrus promptly ate.
  Fireman
2007 RDICC Membership Gift
Small D7276 - Fireman D7276 (Small) - 2007 RDICC Membership Gift
  Mephistopheles with Verse
Small D5758 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mephistopheles w/ Verse Small D5758 (red and brown coloration). Designed by Charles Noke and Henry Fenton, issued 1937 - 1948. Size: 3.75"H (Small)

First found in 16th century German legend, Mephistopheles became best known in Johann von Goethe's drama, "Faust" (1808). In it he is portrayed as an evil spirit or devil to whom Faust sells his soul in return for services.
  John Barleycorn
Handle Outside
Small D5735  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, John Barleycorn (Outside Handle) D5735 (brown rim; light brown face). Designed by Charles Noke, issued 1939 - 1960. Size: 3.5"H (small)

John Barleycorn is the personification of barley, the grain source of malt liquor. This character jug was the first design created by Charles Noke in 1934.
  Mephistopheles
without Verse
Small D5758  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mephistopheles without Verse D5758 (red and brown coloration). Designed by Charles Noke and Henry Fenton, issued 1937 - 1948. Size: 3.75"H (Small)

First found in 16th century German legend, Mephistopheles became best known in Johann von Goethe's drama, "Faust" (1808). In it he is portrayed as an evil spirit or devil to whom Faust sells his soul in return for services.
  Sir Jack Hobbs
Small D7131 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Sir Jack Hobbs D7131 (black hat and jacket; white shirt). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: Cricketers, issued 1999 in limited edition of 5,000. Size: 4"H (Small)

Sir Jack Hobbs was England's first-ever cricketer to be knighted.
  Sir Stanley Matthews
Small D7161 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Sir Stanley Matthews D7161 (cream jersey with blue and red crest). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 2000 in limited edition of 5,000. Size: 4"H (Small)

Sir Stanley Matthews, "The Wizard of Dribble", was known for his exemplary conduct. His impressive skills lead to the 1953 FA Cup Final being dubbed "The Matthews Final."