The jug was sold on behalf of Royal Doulton with the proceeds going towards a fund to erect a statue of Matthews outside Britannia Park, the home ground of Stoke City, the legendary footballer’s home club.
After a lengthy battle the jug sold to an English collector underbid by an American private for £32,200 (plus 12.5 per cent buyer’s premium) with the auctioneer’s commissions donated to the fund.
Sir Stanley Matthews Royal Doulton Character jug
UK: ONE of only three in existence, this Sir Stanley Matthews Royal Doulton Character jug shocked all in attendance at Louis Taylor in Stoke-in-Trent on June 11.
