Santa, the Character Jug

Something else new this year on the 

Ozark Christmas Hutch!

While browsing through Ebay as I often do,

I stumbled across a highly detailed Santa Claus Mug.

I thought, "That detail is awesome, I want that!"

Ebay pic

With some research, I discovered it was a 

Royal Doulton 1983 Large Character Jug 

of Santa Claus D6704

I was intrigued and started searching Ebay

for one I could afford, or at least 

one that Sam would let me buy.  

I already spent a bundle this year.

They range in price from $50 to over $130.

In my search, I noticed that there were slightly

different ones that were cheaper, but the 

style numbers were also different.

I realized I was looking at smaller sizes.

Buy these three here for $250

The jugs came in three sizes!

I had to be careful, I was only 

looking for the large one.

Then I saw one with a candy cane handle

and liked that even better

It was the 1987 Royal Doulton Santa Claus 

Jug D6793 with candy cane handle

Its price got considerably more expensive,

Ranging from $275 up to $1500.00!!

I knew I wasn't getting one of those.

From there I found a different 

color candy cane version D6840.

The cheapest one of those was $300!!

It was a Limited Edition size of 1,000 

made in 1989 

for the American Collector's Society.

Then there was this one,

get it here

Limited to a run of just one, 

an African Santa D6704

a prototype that wasn't supposed 

to leave the factory. It's on sale 

now on ebay for $27,996.96!!!

It comes with a certificate that 

authorizes its release from the factory. 

Oo

I also found this one

a 1987 Royal Doulton Santa Clause D6794

It has a wreath handle.

Samantha and I occasionally decorate 

wreaths together around Christmas,

so this one would have a special meaning.

It was listed at $125 but I was able to get it

for $100 + $15.00 Shipping!

This style seems to sell for up to $250,

so I got a real deal!

And I must say, it looks right at home 

on the Ozark Christmas Display

The detail is so nice.

 I found a few other style versions out there,

source

Here's a white hat and green striped 

candy cane handle version, released 1989 

D6840 with a limited edition of 1,000.

It sold at auction for $2,100.00

and this one

D6794 released in 1987

source

He's an African Santa with a 

green hat and wreath handle.

It sold at auction for $4,500.00

see it here.

I'm happy with the one I found,

It was a reasonable price!

Thanks for stopping by

and 

Merry Christmas to all!