One of a Kind — 1 Available
Royal Doulton Old Charley Miniature Character Jug c. 1930s
Viridian Eclection
$26.00
Era
Decor
Material
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Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
Professional Packing
Foam, crating & fragile handling
Condition Guaranteed
Documented & photographed
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Reno, NV & free white-glove within 100 mi
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The Piece A charming Royal Doulton Old Charley miniature character jug, featuring the unmistakable face of the old English night watchman in richly modeled ceramic detail. Small in scale but full o...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
Era
Decor
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
The Piece
A charming Royal Doulton Old Charley miniature character jug, featuring the unmistakable face of the old English night watchman in richly modeled ceramic detail. Small in scale but full of personality, the jug captures Royal Doulton’s celebrated characterware tradition with expressive facial modeling, painted features, and a classic handled form.
Old Charley appears with his dark cap, ruddy face, bow tie, and deep burgundy coat, giving the piece warmth, humor, and wonderful shelf presence. This miniature jug is ideal for a Royal Doulton collection, English pottery display, library shelf, bar cabinet, or layered vintage vignette.
History
Royal Doulton character jugs became one of the company’s most recognizable collecting categories during the 20th century, translating literary, historical, theatrical, and folk figures into expressive ceramic form. Old Charley is one of Royal Doulton’s classic character designs, depicting an old English night watchman with a knowing expression and richly sculpted features.
This miniature version carries the Royal Doulton mark to the underside. The exact production date and D-number are not fully legible from the provided photographs, but the form and mark place it within Royal Doulton’s established character jug tradition.
The safest listing language is: “Royal Doulton Old Charley miniature character jug.”
Product Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object Type | Miniature character jug |
| Maker | Royal Doulton |
| Character | Old Charley |
| Date | 20th century |
| Origin | England |
| Material | Glazed ceramic / earthenware |
| Color / Finish | Hand-painted character decoration with dark cap, warm flesh tones, burgundy coat, and green-toned handle |
| Condition | Vintage condition with visible rim wear, including a small chip/loss and a hairline or crack near the rim. Additional light surface wear and age-related glaze variation are present. Handle appears intact from the provided photographs. |
| Markings | Royal Doulton mark visible on underside |
| Best Use | Royal Doulton collection, character jug display, English pottery collection, bookshelf styling, bar cabinet, or vintage vignette |
Why It Belongs In Your Home
This Royal Doulton Old Charley miniature character jug brings wit, history, and classic English pottery charm into a small but memorable form. Its expressive face and compact size make it easy to place, while the Royal Doulton mark gives it collectible appeal.
It would be especially well suited to a bookshelf, writing desk, display cabinet, bar cart, or grouped collection of English ceramics. The piece has exactly the kind of character that makes vintage pottery feel personal rather than merely decorative.
Small, storied, and full of expression, Old Charley brings a little mischief and old-world charm wherever he lands.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
Have a question? — we're happy to provide additional photos, condition detail, or discuss the piece directly.
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