Royal Doulton Rip Van Winkle A Concord shape jug – pitcher. Around the Inner rim reads: Answered by a Flock of idle crows, my very dog has forgotten me. This series was introduced in 1906. Rated as exceedingly uncommon. DECORATED WITH AN ALMOST PENCIL LIKE SKETCHES, TO ONE SIDE A FIGURE OF RIP VAN WINKLE, TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE THERE IS RIP VAN WINKLE WITH A GUN OVER HIS SHOULDER, STANDING OUTSIDE A COTTAGE WHILE A DOG BARKS AT HIM, AND ABOVE THERE ARE 3 NYMPH LIKE FIGURES IN THE CLOUDS. BENEATH THE POURING LIE THERE IS A MURDER OF CROWS. Approximately 8 inches tall, 7 inches handle to spout, and 5 inches diameter. In vert good condition with some gilt trim loss, some discoloration – typical of production of this early seriesware and its age. There are signs of possible minor restoration work.