Toby Jug : Royal Doulton Large Character Jug - Catherine of Aragon D6643

Royal Doulton Large Character Jug - Catherine of Aragon D6643
Daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Catherine (1485-1536) was married to Arthur, Prince of Wales, in a political arrangement between the two countries. When Arthur died shortly after their wedding, she was married
to Henry VIII to continue the arrangement. This first marriage for Henry lasted 24 years until he became restless at the lack of a male heir and sought out Anne Boleyn. In 1527 Henry attempted to have his marriage annulled, a move
that led to his excommunication by the Pope and, eventually, to the English Reformation. Catherine was banished from the Royal Court and lived until the age of 50, unhappy and lonely.
Designed by Alan Maslankowski, Catherine is dressed in red, gold, black and white. The handle is formed of a tower.
H9”
£35
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