Vintage Royal Doulton "The Trapper" Character Jug (D6609) – Large Size

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A beautifully detailed, large vintage character Toby jug from the world-renowned Royal Doulton of Staffordshire, England. Entitled "The Trapper" (Model … Read more A beautifully detailed, large vintage character Toby jug from the world-renowned Royal Doulton of Staffordshire, England. Entitled "The Trapper" (Model D6609), this classic piece captures the rugged spirit of the early North American frontiersmen and fur traders.
Designed with rich, expressive modeling, the jug depicts a bearded trapper wearing a striking black-and-white checkered fur hat. The beautifully sculpted handle takes the shape of a buckskin-gloved arm raised in a salute, holding a classic Canadian-style wooden snowshoe laced with intricate netting details.
The lower back rim features a small hand-painted underglaze number/initial ("JC"), identifying the individual decorator who finished this specific piece at the pottery factory. This is an exceptional, cabinet-ready piece perfect for collectors of Royal Doulton Toby jugs, Western Americana, or Canadiana cabin decor.
• Brand: Royal Doulton
• Origin: Made in England (Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent)
• Designer: Max Henk

The official underglaze backstamp on the base of the piece indicates the copyright for this design was registered in 1966 ("COPR 1966 DOULTON & CO LIMITED").
• Production Era: This specific model (D6609) was produced between 1967 and 1975.
• Estimated Year: Circa late 1960s to early 1970s.
The base also displays the standard Royal Doulton lion-and-crown crest, the model registration numbers for international copyright protection (including British Registration Rd No 924808), and the specific model identification number D 6609. See less