Snowman Robin
Mini and Wreath Handle
Mini D7159

 Other Items from Mini Character Jugs

  Capt Hook Old
Mini D6605 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Capt Hook Old D6605 (blue tricorn trimmed with yellow; green coat trimmed with yellow; white ruffles at the neck). Designed by Max Henk and David B. Biggs, issued 1965 - 1971. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

Captain Hook is the nemesis of Peter Pan in J.M. Barrie's famous story. Peter Pan cut off Hook's hand and fed it to a crocodile, who liked it so much he followed the Captain around in hopes of eating the rest of him. Hook managed to keep eluding his predator because the crocodile had accidentally swallowed a clock that ticked inside him and ruined the element of surprise.
  Ard of Earing
Mini D6594  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Ard of Earing D6594 (dark purple tricorn; green, white and yellow clothing). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 1964 - 1967. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

With hand held to cup his ear, this cockney gentleman is a comic representation of a deaf man. After being discontinued in 1967, this jug has increased in value and is difficult to find.
  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.
  Beefeater GR
Mini D6251 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater GR (Pink Handle) D6251 (pink; pink 'GR' cipher on handle). Designed by Harry Fenton, issued 1947 - 1953. 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.
  Blacksmith
Mini D6585 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Blacksmith D6585 (salmon hat; white shirt; light brown apron). Designed by David B. Biggs. Series: Characters from Williamsburg, issued 1963 - 1983. Size: 2.5"H (mini)
  Don Quixote
Mini D6511  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Don Quixote D6511 (blue-grey helmet; dark green robes). Designed by Geoff Blower. Series: Characters from Literature, issued 1960 - 1991. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

Don Quixote is the hero of the novel by Cervantes, a satirical parody of this chivalrous knight. Don Quixote leads a life of adventure, capturing many hearts along the way. The helmet color of the jugs varies from dark grey to light grey.
  Falconer
Mini D6547 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Falconer D6547 (green with black and white striped fur hat; green coat; grey and white falcon). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1960 -1991. Size: 2.75"H (mini)

Once called the sport of kings, falconry is the art of training birds of prey for the hunt. The sport began in China more than 3,000 years ago and still enjoys popularity in Europe and North America.
  Character Jug
Falstaff
Mini D6519 - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Falstaff D6519 (rose tunic; black hat; rose plumes; grey beard). Designed by Harry Fenton. Series: Characters from Literature, issued 1960 - 1991. Size: 2.5"H (mini)
  Gladiator
Mini D6556  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gladiator D6556 (brown helmet; grey armor). Designed by Max Henk, issued 1961 - 1967. Size: 2.75"H (mini)

From about 246 B.C. gladiatorial games were a popular form of entertainment for Roman audiences. The gladiators were most often slaves or prisoners condemned to fight, which they did to the death using sword, spear or trident. The most famous gladiator of the period was Spartacus, a slave who led an unsuccessful rebellion against Rome. Emperor Honorius banned the brutal games in 404 A.D.
  Gondolier
Mini D6595  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gondolier D6595 (yellow hat; blue and white t-shirt; maroon and white pole). Designed by David B. Biggs, issued 1964 - 1969. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

The shallow, long craft the gondolier pilots through Venetian canals must be painted all black, according to ancient law. When not ferrying or serenading lovers on moonlight rides, the gondolier moors his gondola to a brightly striped pole by the waterside.
  Gulliver
Mini D6566  - Royal Doulton Character Jug, Gulliver D6566 (dark blue and grey hat; blue jacket; grey handle). Designed by David B. Biggs. Series: Characters From Literature, issued 1962 - 1967. Size: 2.5"H (mini)

Jonathan Swift satirized society's leading men and institutions in his book, "Gulliver's Travels," published in 1726. In it Gulliver the traveler sails to foreign lands, surviving shipwrecks, giants and the tiny people of Lilliput.