Drake character jug produced by Lancaster and Sandland of Hanley, England, circa 1950. The greatest Elizabethan seaman, Sir Francis Drake (1540-1596), was born in Devon, England, and is probably best known for being the first explorer to circumnavigate the globe. His exploits against the Spaniards, which included the seizure of large amounts of goods, made him extremely popular in England. In 1580, despite Spanish protests, he was knighted on his ship, "The Golden Hind", by Queen Elizabeth I for his circumnavigation feat. Eight years later, as vice-admiral of the fleet, Drake helped defeat the Spanish Armada. He is famed for continuing his game of bowls on "Plymouth Hoe" as the mighty Spanish fleet approached, saying "We have time to finish the game and beat the Spaniards afterwards." Sir Francis Drake died of dysentery while on an ill-fated expedition to the West Indies in 1596. A pipe forms the handle of this jug. This is a pair with the Drake sugar bowl.
Maker:
Lancaster and Sandland
England
circa 1950
Model #:
character jug
Size:
small
Height:
3"
