Royal Doulton Character Jug, General Gordon D6869 (red, blue, and gold coloration). Designed by William K. Harper. Series: Great Generals, issued 1991 in special edition of 1,500. Size: 7.25″H (Large)
Charles George Gordon (1833 – 1885) was known as “Chinese Gordon” after he commanded the Chinese forces against Taiping rebels in 1863. As Governor-General of the Sudan, he was instrumental in closing down the slave trade. In 1884 he was ordered to rescue the Egyptian garrison at Khartoum; instead he was besieged in Khartoum and killed. The jug was commissioned by U.K. International Ceramics and issued in 1991 in special edition of 1,500 pieces
General Gordon D6869 – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug
$395.00
SKU: CJL:General Gordon D6869
Categories: All Character Jugs, Great Generals
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Item Number | D6869 |
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