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Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955

Beefeater character jug produced by Thorley China of Longton, England, circa 1955 under its Thorley Ware tradename. 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. A pike forms the handle of the jug.

Maker:

Thorley China

England

circa 1955

Model #:

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

3 1/4"

Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
Beefeater character jug - Thorley China circa 1955
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