Squire Trelawney character jug produced by W. R. Midwinter of Burslem, England, circa 1960. From Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel "Treasure Island", Squire John Trelawney is a bombastic and excitable landowner and friend to Dr. Livesey who has been sought out by Jim Hawkins as a sanctuary from pirates who seek the treasure map that has fallen into Jim's possession. Squire Trelawney immediately plans to commission a sailing vessel to hunt for the treasure, with the help of Dr. Livesey and Jim. He finances the entire expedition to the eponymous Treasure Island, buying the schooner "Hispaniola", hiring Captain Smollett to command her, and retaining Long John Silver to run the galley. When it comes to hiring a crew for the ship, he depends highly on the advice of Silver, who recruits a group of fellow pirates. Maps for the upcoming voyage form the handle of the jug.
Maker:
W. R. Midwinter
England
circa 1960
Model #:
Treasure Island Collection
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
5"
