^Lot 209 Royal Doulton Character Jug D6796 The Collector

A Royal Doulton glazed ceramic character jug D6796 titled The Collector, part of The Collecting World series produced for Kevin Francis Ceramics. This hand-made and hand-painted piece depicts a smiling gentleman with a gray mustache, dressed in a green jacket and a hat with a yellow band, holding a miniature Mephistopheles character jug. The base features comprehensive backstamps, including the Royal Doulton maker mark, signatures for modeler Stanley James Taylor and concept creators Kevin Pearson and Geoff Blower, and text identifying it as a special edition of 5,000, with a handwritten edition number of 2,211. This item is dated 1987 and is accompanied by a corresponding printed certificate of authenticity.

Dimensions7.00"L x 5.00"W x 6.50"H
ConditionGood