Tuesday, October 28, 2008

RARE Doulton OLD KING COLE MUSICAL jug mug w/ music box

Royal Doulton Company Old King Cole Musical Mug


The above mug sold for more than $1,800.00 recently on eBay.

It is a Royal Doulton, England - OLD KING COLE MUSICAL JUG

Doulton # D6014 CHARACTER (toby) JUG (mug)

Designer: Harry Fenton

Approx. 7 1/2 inches high (referred to as large size)

Playes the tune: "Old King Cole was a Merry Old Soul."

This rare musical tobie was introduced in 1939, and retired (discontinued) in 1939.

Listed on page 303 of The Charlton Standard Catalogue (PRICE GUIDE) of Royal Doulton Jugs, 8th edition (2004): $2,250.00.

It would be a great find if you see one at your local thrift store or at a a yard sell.
Royal Doulton Old King Cole Musical Mug
The Back of a Royal Doulton Old King Cole Musical Mug

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