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Laurel & Hardy character jug clay model prototype modeled by David B. Biggs for Royal Doulton of Burslem, England, in 1989. Stan Laurel (1890-1964) and Oliver Hardy (1892-1957) formed probably the most popular comedy team in motion-picture history. The thin Laurel and rotund Hardy became a team in 1927. Their typical routine involved a simple set-up, which is then complicated by their zany antics. Their films are marked by expert pantomime, well-defined character and special care taken with props. They appeared in shorts until 1935 and in features until 1951. Their best-known films included the Academy Award-winning "The Music Box" (1933), "Fra Diavolo" (1933), "Sons of the Desert" (1934) and "Way Our West" (1937). Hardy's necktie forms the handle of this jug. This one-of-a-kind double character jug never made it past the clay modeling stage.
Maker:
Royal Doulton
England
1989
Model #:
Prototype
character jug
Size:
miniature
Height:
2 1/2"
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