Royal Doulton Apothecary Character Jug
This Royal Doulton Apothecary character jug comes from the Character Jugs from Williamsburg series and is lot presented as a vintage Royal Doulton piece. The jug takes the form of a bust of an apothecary, modelled with a grey wig, a green coat and a white cravat. A blue mortar and pestle is applied to one side, and the wig forms the pouring rim at the top. The reverse of the coat carries the word APOTHECARY in raised lettering. The base is marked with the Royal Doulton lion and crown mark, “Made in England”, “Character Jugs from Williamsburg”, “Apothecary”, the model number D6567, “COPR 1962”, “Doulton & Co Limited” and several registration numbers.
Condition and Originality
No chips, cracks or restoration are noted on the jug, and the handle and rim appear intact. The green coat shows a lighter area on one side, which may be a variation in the glaze or a small area of surface wear. The base mark appears clear and the decoration is well defined throughout. The model number D6567 and the Williamsburg series marking make the piece easy to identify for collectors of Royal Doulton character jugs. The copyright date on the base is 1962, which should be taken into account when considering the age of the piece, as this does not match the 1953 date given in the title. Buyers interested in the Williamsburg character jug range should find this an attractive addition to a collection.
