D6594 Royal Doulton miniature character jug 'Ard of 'Earing | #2 Cats in his usual optimistic style

in his usual optimistic style

depicting the First Fleet with HMS Sirius - and subsequently made for the Worldwide Market due to popularity of the design

His single most famous work

Waterford Crystal

Approx 21cms (8 1/4") wide at rim

D6594 Royal Doulton miniature character jug 'Ard of 'Earing | #2 Cats in his usual optimistic styleRoyal Doulton mini character jug 'Ard of 'Earing D6594 About 'Ard of 'EaringWith a hand held cupped to his ear, this cockney gentleman is a comical representation of a 17th century deaf man complete with tricorn hat. After being introduced in 1964 and discontinued relatively promptly in 1967, this jug has increased in value and is difficult to find it is one of the key character jugs in any collection, regardless of size. Designer: David B Biggs