John Barleycorn D5327 (Special Exhibition) – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Royal Doulton Character Jug, John Barleycorn Large D5327 (brown rim, light brown face). Designed by Charles Noke, issued 1978 in limited edition of 7,500. Size: 6″H (Large)

John Barleycorn is the personification of barley, the grain source of malt liquor. This character jug was the first design created by Charles Noke in 1934. Issued from 1978 to 1982, this jug was similar to the previous variation, but a new mould had to be made because the original was not available. This special exhibition jug was sold at Royal Doulton events.