Beefeater character jug produced by Hall Brothers of Longton, England, circa 1950 using their tradename Radnor Bone China. Beefeater is the popular name for the Yeomen Warders, ceremonial guardians of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. They are responsible for watching over prisoners in the Tower and safeguarding the British crown jewels, but in practice they act as tour guides and are a tourist attraction in their own right. They wear red and gold uniforms, white ruffles and black hats. Yeoman Warders, formed at Henry VIII's coronation, began guarding the Tower in 1485. The top of a pike forms the handle of the jug. The smaller Beefeater character jug measures 4" tall.
Maker:
Hall Brothers
England
circa 1950
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
5 1/4"
