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Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945

Beefeater toby jug modeled by Ernest T. Bailey and produced by Burgess & Leigh of Burslem, England, circa 1945. 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.

Maker:

Burgess & Leigh

England

circa 1945

Model #:

toby jug

Size:

large

Height:

7 1/4"

Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
Beefeater toby jug - Burgess & Leigh circa 1945
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