Mephistopheles D5757 (Without Verse) – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Mephistopheles No Verse – D5757 (red and brown coloration). Designed by Charles Noke and Harry Fenton, issued 1937 – 1948. Size: 7″H (Large)

First found in 16th century German legend, Mephistopheles became best known in Johann von Goethe’s drama, “Faust” (1808). In it he is portrayed as an evil spirit or devil to whom Faust sells his soul in return for services.