It is number D6597, designed by David B Biggs, issued in 1965 and retired by 1971. The handle is formed as a superbly modelled crocodile, together with the ticking clock which he had accidentally swallowed. It measures 7 3/8 inches (18.75 cm) high. The base is fully backstamped for Royal Doulton 1st Quality. The jug is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, crazing or repairs.
Please also see our other character jugs listed. Rare ROYAL DOULTON Large CAPTAIN HOOK 1965-71 Toby Character Jug STYLE 1 D6597.Get Images that Make Supersized Seem Small. Tailor your auctions with Auctiva's. The item "Rare ROYAL DOULTON Large CAPTAIN HOOK 1965-71 Toby Character Jug STYLE 1 D6597" is in sale since Wednesday, November 15, 2017. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Porcelain/China\Royal Doulton\Character/Toby Jugs".
The seller is "massies0" and is located in Liss. This item can be shipped worldwide.