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Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955

Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug designed by Albert Hallam, Arthur Gredington and Mr. Orwell, and produced by Beswick of Longton, England, circa 1955. "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare around 1600. Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his attempts to exact revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry Hamlet's mother. The jug depicts Hamlet holding a knife hiding behind a curtain and considering suicide while reciting his "To Be or Not to Be" monologue.

Maker:

Beswick

England

circa 1955

Model #:

1147

Derivative

Shakespeare Series Ware

jug

Size:

medium

Height:

4 1/4"

Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
Hamlet Prince of Denmark jug - Beswick circa 1955
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