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Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980

Mr. Peanut character jug produced by Block China of China circa 1980 for Nabisco, Inc. Mr. Peanut is the advertising logo and mascot of Planters, an American snack-food company owned by Hormel. He is depicted as an anthropomorphic peanut in its shell, wearing the formal clothing of an old-fashioned gentleman, with a top hat, monocle, white gloves, spats, and cane. He is reported of British heritage and has the proper name of Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald-Smythe. Mr. Peanut's left hand and cane form the handle of this jug.

Maker:

Block China

China

circa 1980

Model #:

character jug

Size:

medium

Height:

4 1/2"

Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
Mr. Peanut character jug - Block China circa 1980
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