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Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955

Fat Boy character jug produced by Hall Brothers of Longton, England, circa 1955 using their tradename Radnor Bone China. From Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers, published in monthly parts between March 1836 and October 1837, Joe, also known as The Fat Boy, is the servant of Mr. Wardle who has an amazing ability to fall asleep anytime, unless he's eating. Wardle has been quoted as saying "Damn that boy; he's gone to sleep again."

Maker:

Hall Brothers

England

circa 1955

Model #:

Charles Dickens Series

character jug

Size:

small

Height:

2 1/4"

Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
Fat Boy character jug - Hall Brothers circa 1955
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