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The Colonel character jug modeled by Graham Tongue and produced by Beswick of Longton, England, in 1967 commissioned by Peter, Griffin, Woodward, a national sales representative company for print, radio and television advertising, to celebrate its 35th anniversary. The company's long time key branding and advertising image, The Colonel is a true Southern gentleman depicted as a smiling mustachioed dapper gent who wore a Homburg hat and a carnation in his lapel. This was a promotional piece given to staff, key media executives and station clients by the company.
Maker:
Beswick
England
1967
Model #:
character jug
Size:
medium
Height:
5 1/8"
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