Franklin Mint Maritime Trust Large Porcelain Character Jug – Sir Walter Raleigh

~ Franklin Mint Maritime Trust Large Porcelain Character Jug – Sir Walter Raleigh ~

A porcelain character jug depicting Sir Walter Raleigh by the Franklin Mint in association with the Maritime Trust, designed by Gerald Emberton.

The jug is in the form of Sir Walter Raleigh with a pipe and leaves for the handle.

The jug is stamped to the base (see images).

~ Dimensions ~

The jug stands at 20cm (8 inches) and weighs 1.01 Kg.

~ Condition ~

The jug is in a superb condition with no damages.

~ Sir Walter Raleigh ~

Raleigh was an English statesman, soldier, spy, writer, poet, explorer and landed gentleman. One of the most notable figures of the Elizabethan era, he played a leading part in English colonisation of North America, suppressed rebellion in Ireland, helped defend England during the Spanish Armada and held political positions under Elizabeth I.

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