Beefeater ER
Large D6206

 Other Items from Large Character Jugs

  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.
  Beefeater ER small D6233Scarlet - Beefeater ER D6233 Small - Scarlet Handle
  Beefeater ER D6206 Scarlet - Beefeater "ER" (Scarlet) D6206 Large
  Town Crier
Bone China
Small D6537 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Town Crier (Bone China) D6537 (black hat trimmed with gold; scarlet coat trimmed with gold ). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 1960 - 1974. Size: 3.25"H (Small)
  Falstaff
D6385 - Royal Doulton Liquor Container, Falstaff D6385 - Liquor Container (rose tunic; black hat trimmed with rose plumes; grey beard). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued c.1960 -c.1960. Size: 4"H (small)

The Falstaff, Poacher and Rip Van Winkle character jug were adapted by Royal Doulton as liqueur containers for Bols liqueur for the bottling firm of W. Walklate Ltd. The small-size jugs were commissioned circa 1960 by W. Walklate, Ltd.
  Captain Cook - Royal Doulton Liquor Container, Captain Cook Liquor Container (black hat; black and yellow uniform). Designed by Harry Sales. Series: The International Collection, issued 1985 in limited edition of 2,000. Size: 4.75"H (small)

This Captain Cook liquor container was commissioned by Pick-Kwik Wines and Spirits in a limited edition of 2,000 pieces.
  Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
D7024 Toby - Royal Doulton Toby Jug, Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde D7024 (black, white and brown coloration). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: Two- Sided Tobies, issued 1996 - 1998. Size: 5''H (small)
  Robinson Crusoe
with Footprint
Large D6532 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Robinson Crusoe (with footprint) D6532 (brown and green coloration). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Characters from Literature, issued 1960-1982. Size: 7.5"H (large)

In 1719, Daniel Defoe wrote "Robinson Crusoe," based on the experiences of Alexander Selkirk, who was marooned on a deserted pacific island for five years.
  Clown D6935 - Royal Doulton Toby Jug, Clown D6935 (green shirt; blue trousers; yellow bow tie with blue polka dots; yellow and red drum). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor, issued 1993 in limited edition of 3,000. Size: 5.5''H (small)
  Sir Francis Drake
Large D6805 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Sir Francis Drake D6805 (black and white coloration). Designed by Peter A. Gee, issued 1988 in special edition of 6,000. Size:7"H (Large)

This version of the Drake jug was produced to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Commissioned by the Guild of Specialist China and Glass Retailers, this jug was issued in 1988 in a special edition of 6,000 pieces.
  Robin Hood New Bone China
Large D6527 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Robin Hood New (Bone China) D6527 (brown hat with white feather on one side and oak leaves and acorns on the other; green robes). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Characters From Literature, issued 1960 - 1992. Size: 7.5"H (Large)

A legendary figure from the reign of Richard I in 12th - century England, Robin Hood and his group of benevolent bandits had more adventures while robbing the rich to help the poor.