Mrs Claus with Stocking
Large D7242

 Other Items from Large Character Jugs

  Cardinal
Large D5614  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Cardinal D5614 (scarlet robes, purple handle). Designed by Charles Noke, issued 1936 - 1960. Size: 6.5"H (Large)

This jug has minor color variation in the hair. The earliest jugs had brown hair, and later jugs either grey or white hair. This jug was produced with and without pink highlighting on the raised character name.
  Anne Boleyn
Large D6644 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Anne Boleyn D6644 (black and grey coloration). Designed by Douglas V. Tootle. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1975 - 1990. Size: 7.25"H (Large)

Anne Boleyn (1502 - 1536) became the second wife of Henry VIII in a secret ceremony performed in January 1533. Their marriage was officially sanctioned in May by Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Cranmer, and she was crowned Queen on June 1, 1533, in Westminster Hall. Unable to produce the son Henry VIII desired, Anne was imprisoned in the Tower of London of false grounds of adultery. She was beheaded with a sword on May 19, 1536, in a courtyard of the Tower of London (the modeler's use of an axe to form the handle was incorrect). Anne Boleyn was the mother of Queen Elizabeth I, born on September 7, 1533.
  Anne of Cleves Ears Up
Large D6653 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Anne of Cleves Ears Up D6653 (black and red coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1980 - 1981. Size 7.25"H (Large)

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.
  Apothecary
Large D6567 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Apothecary D6567 (green coat with white cravat, white wig). Designed by Max Henk. Series: Characters From Williamsburg, issued 1963 - 1983. Size :7"H (Large)

Along with the other characters in the Williamsburg Series, the apothecary was central to colonial life in 18th century America.
  Athos D6439 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Athos D6439 (Black hat, white feather, green tunic with gold trim). Designed by Max Henk, Series: The Three Musketeers; Characters from Literature, issued 1956 - 1991. Size 7.25"H (Large)

Under the banner of "All for one and one for all" Athos was one of the original musketeers in the 19th century novel by Alexandre Dumas. First issued as one of four in the Three Musketeers Series, Athos is now incorporated into the larger series, Characters from Literature.
  Auld Mac "Owd Mac"
Large D5823  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Auld Mac Owd Mac D5823 (green tam, brown coat). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1937 - 1986. Size: 6.25"H (Large)

A song by Sir Harry Lauder, a 20th-century singer and comedian, called "Bang Went Sixpence." inspired this piece. In it a Scotsman named Mac found the prices too high in London because every time he made a move, "band went sixpence," which is incised on the back of his tam, below "Auld Mac."
  Bahamas Policeman
Large D6912  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Bahamas Policeman D6912 (white and red coloration). Designed by William K. Harper. Issued 1992 in special edition of 1,000. Size 7"H (Large)

This jug was commissioned by Island Galleria, Nassau, Bahamas, in a special edition of 1,000 jugs. The D number 6912 is also the numerical designation of The Snake Charmer.
  Blacksmith
Large D6571 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Blacksmith D6571 (salmon hat, white shirt, light brown apron). Designed by David B. Biggs. Series: Characters from Williamsburg, issued 1963 - 1983. Size 7.25"H (Large)
  Capt Ahab
Large D6500 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Capt Ahab D6500 (Blue cap, black coat, white sweater). Designed by Garry Sharpe, issued 1959 - 1984. Size: 7"H (Large)

Captain Ahab sailed the whaler, Pequod, in Herman Melville's great 19th century American classic, "Moby Dick". He lost a leg and then his life in pursuit of the great white whale, who triumphed in the chase and sunk his ship.
  Capt Bligh
Large D6967 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Capt Bligh D6967 (Black, cream, green, red and brown coloration). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: Character Jug of the Year, issued 1995 - 1995. Size: 7"H (Large)

This character jug of the year for 1995 commemorates Captain Bligh and the Mutiny on the Bounty. In 1789 the crew of the Bounty, under the leadership of Christian Fletcher, mutinied and set Bligh adrift in an open boat. He survived a 3,500-mile voyage before reaching land.
  Capt Henry Morgan
Large D6467 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Capt Henry Morgan D6467 (black tricorn, blue collar trimmed with gold). Designed by Garry Sharpe, issued 1958-1982. Size: 6.75"H (Large)

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.