A wonderful Toby Jug from the Royal Doulton 'Celebrity Collection' of American comedian, actor, juggler, and writer W.C. Fields. Model No D6674 and designed by David B Briggs. Issued 1983 - 1986.
W.C. Fields is dressed in a top hat and overcoat adorned with a flower perhaps a carnation. A silver cane forms the handle of the jug.
The underside stamp reads as follows:
Royal Doulton Tableware Limited 1982 D6674
THE CELEBRITY COLLECTION by Royal Doulton
A hand made, hand decorated series
W.C. Fields
“I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink - tis the one thing I'm indebted to her for”
The mug is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. It comes with its original polythene bag to protect it.
Dimensions: H: 20cm W: 16cm D: 12cm