Prototype Original Sample Jesse Owens D7019 – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug:
Signed and marked Sample 3. Black, brown, and white coloration. With American Flag, Olympic torch, and Berlin 1936 handle. This jug was issued as the Character Jug of the Year for 1996, to commemorate both the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and the first African-American to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games. Owens won four gold medals in Berlin during the 1936 Summer Games.Series: Character Jug of the Year. Royal Doulton backstamp.
Artist: Stanley J. Taylor
Issued: 1996 – 1996
Dimensions: 7″H
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
Condition
Age related wear.