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Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438  Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438  Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438  Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438  Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438

Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438  Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438  Royal Doulton Large Toby Jug Rip Van Winkle D6438


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From the Characters from Literature series; Inspired from 1820 story

Rip Van Winkle, the American writer Washington Irving wrote the story of Rip Van Winkle, based on legends he had heard from Dutch settlers. While walking in the Catskill Mountains of New York,
Rip drinks a fairy potion, falls asleep for 20 years and then awakes in an unrecognizable world.

Designed by Geoff Blower. Dark grey blue cap; brown robes; grey beard and wonderful characteristics. The small figure dressed in blue is resting against a tree. 

Marked on the back; Rip Van Winkle

Made In England
D6438 Copr 1954
Dalton & Co Limited

Measures approx. 7 inches in height and 7.5 width (width from handle to spout)

Very nice condition with a glossy glaze. This would be a handsome addition to a mantle, bookcase or Toby collection.

Please see photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.