Old Salt D7153 (Colorway) – Small – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Old Salt Colorway D7153 (black cap with gold detail; cream fisherman’s jersey; mermaid has bright blue tail). Designed by Gary Sharpe. Series: Michael Doulton Events, issued 2001 – 2001. Size: 4.25″H (Small)

When the miniature Old Salt jug was launched in 1984, it had a hollow crook in the mermaid’s arm. Later that year, because of production problems, the arm was molded to the body. The first version of the miniature has attained near pilot status and commands a large premium over the general issue.