Catherine Howard Appraisal

Royal Doulton Catherine Howard Character Jug D6455

This is a large-sized porcelain character jug depicting Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of King Henry VIII, designed by Peter A. Gee for Royal Doulton. Issued in 1977 as part of the Henry VIII's Wives series, the piece stands approximately 7 inches tall. The jug features a highly detailed Three-dimensional portrait with Catherine wearing a traditional 16th-century gable hood with yellow and green accents and a white ruffled lining. Her darker hair is parted in the middle, framing a pale-complexioned face with light pink lips and brown eyes. The handle is a clever thematic element, sculpted in the form of an executioner's axe with a grey blade and a wood-textured brown handle, signifying her tragic end. She is wearing a cream-colored garment with a Tudor rose visible at her shoulder. The craftsmanship exhibits the high-quality hand-painted glazing typical of Royal Doulton's English potteries. The condition appears excellent with a vibrant glossy finish and no visible chips, cracks, or crazing in the photograph. The base would typically feature the standard lion and crown backstamp, the model name, and the D6455 identification number.