Auld Mac character jug modeled by Harry Fenton and produced by Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, between 1937-1986. Auld Mac has been the subject of numerous anecdotes typifying the canny, thrifty Scot as popularly conceived. In one music hall song popularized by Sir Harry Lauder he tells of a visit to London during which, before he even had time to turn around, "Bang went saxpence." This song in turn is based on a Punch cartoon of December 1868, the caption running (to a townsman supposed to be in London on business): "E-eh, Mac! Ye're sune hame again!" Mac: "E-eh, it's just a ruinous place, that! Mun, a had na' been there abune twa hoores when Bang-went Saxpence!" A brier forms the handle of this jug. Early 1937-38 pieces are found with Owd Mac inscribed on the hat. The backstamp remained Owd Mac until 1945. A black hat colorway is known.
Maker:
Royal Doulton
England
1937-1986
Model #:
D5823
character jug
Size:
large
Height:
6 1/4"
