Beefeater ER D6206 - Large - Royal Doulton Character
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Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater ER D6206 (black hat, white ruff, pink tunic, pink ER on handle). Designed by Harry Fenton, Series: The London Collection, issued 1953 - 1978. Size: 6.5"H (Large)The Yeomen of the Guard and warders of the Tower of London are colloquially referred to as Beefeaters. The name "Beefeater" came from a visiting Grand Duke who was astonished by the large amounts of beef eaten by the Yeoman Guards. The monarch's cipher, GR, at the base of the handle is an abbreviation of George Rex, for King George VI. After his death in 1953, the cipher was changed to ER (Elizabeth Regina), for Queen Elizabeth II.
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
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Beefeater ER D6206 - Large - Royal Doulton Character
Estimate $50 - $200
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