Royal Doulton large character jug 'Auld Mac' by Harry Fenton

Collectible Royal Doulton large character jug, Auld Mac, by Harry Fenton.

Auld Mac was modelled on a fictional character from a song by Sir Henry Lauder which told of Auld Mac in London who, every time he made a move "bang went saxpence", referring to the high prices of London. This is incised to the rear of the jug. The character was designed by Harry Fenton and produced between 1937 - 1986. Number D5823.

This jug is the large size character jug (head only as opposed to the full body toby jugs) produced by Royal Doulton for over 60 years and are highly collectible.

In excellent condition, seems to have had little to no use. Can be used as a decorative collectible item for display or as a small condiment jug.

Measures approx. 165mm (H) x 200mm (W, incl handle) x 140mm (D)