Royal Doulton Character Jug Collection
Henry VIII 3in (8cm) h. and his wives;
Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536)
Anne Boleyn (1500-1536)
Jane Seymour (1508-1537)
Anne of Cleves (1525-1557)
Catherine Howard (1523-1542)
Catherine Parr (1512-1548)
each 2 1/2in (6 cm) h.

The mug handles identify an important event in each woman's life:
Catherine of Aragon, the handle in the form of the castle of Castile,
Anne Boleyn, the axe of her beheading for treason
Jane Seymour, a lute, representing her quiet contrast to chaotic Anne Boleyn
Anne of Cleves, a horse, representing Henry VIII opinion of her lack of beauty
Catherine Howard, the axe of her beheading for treason
Catherine Parr, a book, representing publication of an original book by a monarch of England
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