Catherine Howard D6693 – Mini – Royal Doulton Character Jug

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.