FACTS ON HARRY SIMEON who worked for Doulton 1896 – 1936: Harry Simeon, was one of Doultons most versatile and talented artists and many Doulton collectors are impressed by the diversity of his designs.. After his studies were complete. Harry joined Doultons Lambeth studio in 1896.. Harrys bold linear designs were ideally suited to the raised tube-lining and pigment brush line methods used at Doulton in the early 1900s.. He designed an extensive series of tobies, tobacco jars, ash pots, ink wells and candlesticks.. The stoneware toby jugs made at the Lambeth factory were also modeled by Harry Simeon. His inventiveness showed at its most brilliance in the range of Toby wares he began in 1924, when he took the traditional English Toby jug. Keen toby jug collectors seek out all the different color and modeling variations that exist in this popular series from all around the world. Simeon’s asssociation with Doulton came to an end in 1936. A few years ago the Victoria and Albert Museum in London were delighted to receive a collection of Harry Simeon’s work from his daughters. So Harry Simeon is well represented at this world famous museum. This fabulous, small stoneware piece features the blue top of this jug showing the words Marriage Day above a smiling face. When flipped over, the brown top reveals the words After Marriage inscribed above a frowning face.. Impressed Doulton markings on the bottom of the character jug along with numbers 8596.. Showcase quality and would make a fantastic gift or display piece. Light signs of previous ownership should be expected consistent with age.. A wonderful piece in Mint Condition… Pictures were taken to view.. If there is a problem and unable to pay within the 4 day time frame, feel free to contact me, we can certainly work something out… But PLEASE BE HONEST… The item “ROYAL DOULTON LAMBETH Stoneware SIMEON TOBY JUG Marriage Day/After Marriage 8596″ is in sale since Friday, April 29, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Decorative Collectible Brands\Royal Doulton\Character, Toby Jugs”. The seller is “heidi4911″ and is located in Waymart, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
- Brand: Royal Doulton
- Model: MARRIAGE DAY / AFTER MARRIAGE
- Type: Character Toby Jug
- Modelled: HARRY SIMEON
- Box: No
- Origin: England
- Model #: D8596