Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson

$625.00

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Description

Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Item 4646.This Doulton Burslem jug was issued in 1892 to mark the death of Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892), who was the Poet Laureate from 1850 until his death. On either side of the jug are moulded semi-relief busts of Tennyson, one with a trumpet wielding cherub, and the other surrounded by laurel leaves, all on a vellum coloured ground. Made in earthenware it stands 183 mm (7.25 inches) high and has a diameter of 137 mm (5 3/8ths inches). It is in very good condition. C 1895.

Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Doulton Burslem jug commemorating Alfred, Lord Tennyson