$100 · Royal Dalton - The Cavalier

Royal Dalton - The Cavalier Toby Jug Located on Mayne Island but can meet up in Sidney if that helps. From 1940 to 1960, Royal Doulton made "The Cavalier," a character jug based on a painting called "The Laughing Cavalier" by Frans Hals. More than one version was made. In the first version the cavalier has a goatee. It was made in the large, 7-inch size, from 1940 to 1950 and is rare. A second version, without the goatee and with a ruff around his neck, was made in a small size (3 1/4 inch) beginning in 1941 and in a large size (7 inch) beginning in 1950. The "A" is a factory mark used between 1939 and 1955. According to a former employee, it was used to identify pieces that were made for export. There are multiple other versions online ($40 - $1,200) and many colours. This particular one has been passed down through my family and originated in England as did The Cardinal also for sale here.