Auld Mac tiny character jug modeled by Harry Fenton and produced by Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, between 1946-1960. Auld Mac has been the subject of numerous anecdotes typifying the canny, thrifty Scot as popularly conceived. In one music hall song popularized by Sir Harry Lauder he tells of a visit to London during which, before he even had time to turn around, "Bang went saxpence." This song in turn is based on a Punch cartoon of December, 1868, the caption running (to a townsman supposed to be in London on business): "E-eh, Mac! Ye're sune hame again!" Mac: "E-eh, it's just a ruinous place, that! Mun, a had na' been there abune twa hoores when Bang-went Saxpence!" A brier forms the handle of this jug.
Maker:
Royal Doulton
England
1946-1960
Model #:
D6257
Original Tiny Character Jug Set
character jug
Size:
tiny
Height:
1 1/2"
