SIR THOMAS MORE Rare Royal Doulton Toby Character Jug Large 6 3/4 " - D6792 1987
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:30590190 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Royal Doulton | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
Rare 1987 D6792 Large Royal Doulton Sir Thomas More Signed on bottom Stanley James Taylor- Great Condition, no chip, cracks or crazing from a smoke and pet free home. Sir Thomas More (1478 -1535) was made Lord Chancellor after the dismissal of Cardinal Wolsey in 1529 however due to his religious convictions More opposed the King's separaton from the Catholic Church, refused to acknowledge him as the Head of the Church of England and would not support the king's decision to divorc...e Catherine of Aragon. In 1534 More was tried for high treason, was convicted and was beheaded. The jug was designed by Stanley J. Taylor, is 6 3/4" tall and was issued in 1987 as part of the Royal Doulton series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives . The handle is a window arch and a Bible. This jug is limited in availability and makes a special addition to the Henry VIII series.The jug has been on private display.
