D5504 Royal Doulton large character jug Simon the Cellarer Carnival Glass Pale blue dress

Pale blue dress

The attribution of Moll Flanders to Defoe was made by bookseller Francis Noble in 1770

Shape: PLQ3

Walter Moorcroft initials (original paper label intact)

D5504 Royal Doulton large character jug Simon the Cellarer Carnival Glass Pale blue dressRoyal Doulton large character jug Simon the Cellarer D5504 Designer: Charles Noke and Harry Fenton Issued: 1935 1960 Approx 19cms (7 1 2") tall In excellent condition Some non detracting light glaze crazing present commensurate with the age of the piece GUARANTEED free from damage and repair About Simon the Cellarer: Simon was the subject of a 19th century English folksong. The keys on the handle are those to his cellar, full of great wines and ales.