George Merry character jug produced by Hall Brothers of Longton, England, circa 1955 using their tradename Radnor Bone China. George Merry is a pirate in the 1883 historical novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, "Treasure Island".
George Merry is a mutinous and hostile member of Silver's crew, who disobeys orders and occasionally challenges Silver's authority. With Anderson and Hands he launches the mutiny prematurely, forcing Silver to attack the blockhouse instead of waiting for the treasure to be found. He almost overthrew Silver rule's and forced Long John to take Jim as a hostage.
He is killed at the empty cache just as he is about to kill both Silver and Hawkins. A belaying pin and rope form the handle of the jug.
Maker:
Hall Brothers
England
circa 1955
Model #:
Treasure Island Series
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
4 3/8"
