Signed by Artist Charles Noke.
Doulton’s range of Loving Cups and Jugs was the brainchild of Charles Noke,
Doulton’s famous Art Director at their Nile Street studios.
The raised design on this Jug features some of his best known characters including
Sam Weller, the Artful Dodger, Barnaby Rudge, Mr Micawber, Little Nell, Bill
Sykes, Tony Weller and Bumble, Poor Jo, Sairey Gamp and a dozen others.
The spout is remarkable in that it depicts the face of Charles Dickens
himself! The handle depicts an open book inscribed "Dickens Master
of Smiles and Tears." Around the bottom are engraved many of
the aforementioned characters and above in raised letters is
"Lord Keep My Memory Green."
This Antique jug / cup, modeled in relief, is superbly decorated in wonderful hues of green, brown and yellow.
The LOWING CUP was made in around 1936. It is Marked on the bottom with the Royal Doulton Lion & Crown Mark.
Cup made in England at the Doulton Studio's .
Height: 27.3 cm approx.
No chips, scratches or restoration.
Really a beautiful & RARE piece .
SHIPPING BY CANADA POST REGISTERED MAIL INSURED TO CANADA - $35.00
USA - $49.00. WORLD - $149.00.