“Toby Jug” White Haired Clown, Rare Royal Doulton Clown Jug, Pristine Condition, 1950, Mint. This Listing is for ONE RARE Royal Doulton (D6322) 16cm LARGE Character Jug of THE CLOWN with WHITE Hair. This is a genuine bargain! It is often thought that Cesar Romero’s “The Joker” Villain make-up from Adam West’s BATMAN Television Series was also inspired by this Large Royal Doulton Character Jug! In Pristine Condition with no Crazing! No chips, scratches, or damage/repairs. Painted vibrantly with the absolute Dramatic appearance of Psychotic Insanity! Toby Jugs have been around since the early 18th century, and although this Ceramic Vessel is often called a “Toby Jug”, it is not. A Toby Jug depicts a full body and head, whereas a Character jug is a head and shoulders. Sort of functional BUST. There is also a difference between Jugs and Mugs! A jug has a spout for pouring, and a mug does not. So this is a Royal Doulton Character Jug! This type of Ceramic Vessel was created/invented by Royal Doulton to modernise the Toby Jug starting in the 1930’s and thus the Character Jug was born! This Clown Jug was created by one of Royal Doulton’s most famous modellers, Harry Fenton, who was assistant to Charles J. Noke, the original art director at Royal Doulton when joining in the 1890s. Fenton adapted the original impressionistic style to a more realistic than stylised appearance for many of his pieces. Until the 1990s, Fenton had been the most prolific modeller with 26 character jugs, 15 toby jugs and numerous other items. Fenton passed away in 1953 shortly after creating the iconic The Clown Character jug in 1950. You simply must make this RARE clown character jug yours. The Clown character jug with white hair designed by Harry Fenton and produced by Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, from 1951 to 1955. Over the centuries the clown has played many roles; simpleton, jester, knave, court fool and rustic idiot. His origins are in the medieval miracle plays where he played Old Vice, a fellow who tripped up the Devil and played tricks on the serious characters. This buffoon developed and even became at time the mouthpiece of such renowned playwrights as Shakespeare and Moliere, their wise philosophy couched in folly. In the Italian comedia dell arte, the clown’s role was taken by Arlechino, a rascal in a costume of rags and patches who later became the stylish Harlequin. Another clown developed in the Italian comedy became the lovesick Pierrot in his outfit of white silk, ruffles and pompoms. The typical clown we see today with his baggy clothes, tuft of hair and colorful painted face, was created in the early 19th century by Joseph Grimaldi whose amazing acrobatics made him one of the most famous clowns ever. His renown was such that all later such clowns were named Joey in his honor. FREE POST within Australia. Questions or more photos? Please ask before purchasing, and I will answer you as soon as possible. Please note that we will not send to any destination with Military Action, Civil Unrest or War.
