~ Royal Doulton Character Jug, Wild Bill Hickock No. D6736 - Medium ~
A Royal Doulton Character jug in the form of Wild Bill Hickock in black, brown and white coloration. Designed by Michael Abberley. Series: The Wild West Collection, issued 1985 -1989.
~ Bill Hickock ~
After serving as a Union scout in the American Civil War, James Butler Hickock (1837 - 1876) became a marshal and then sheriff of several western frontier towns. An excellent gunman, he earned his nickname from his trigger-happy method of upholding the law at the many shootouts that erupted from poker games. He toured briefly with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1872 - 1873) and was later murdered at Deadwood.
~ Dimensions ~
The jug is 5.5 inches (14cm) high by 5.5 inches (14cm) wide and 5.5 inches (14cm) deep.
~ Condition ~
The jug is in very good condition with no chips or cracks.
