Royal Doulton Character Jug, Beefeater ER (black hat, white ruff, pink tunic). Designed by Harry Fenton. 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.
Maker: Royal Doulton, Made in England
Item: Character Toby Jug - Large
Size: Approximately, 6 1/4 H inches
Condition: Excellent, used. No chips cracks or crazing.
Maker Marks: Royal Doulton Crown Mark
Age: 1953-1986, Discontinued
Color: Multicolored, very bright and beautiful
Pattern: Beefeater; Series: The London Collection