{"product_id":"royal-doulton-british-empire-world-war-i-victory-miniature-jug","title":"Royal Doulton British Empire | Australian Federation interest miniature jug | sold by Civil Service Stores Sydney","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Doulton British Empire miniature jug\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese little pieces were issued as a show of support to the British Empires success in World War I. On the front is Brittania and mention of the countries that were part of the Empire [but the jug being small you can't actually read the countries]. On the rear is \"One People One Destiny\" - Our King has the Keys of the Empoire to Keep Where sets and Where Rises the Sun. Our Brothers, His Warders are Lords of the Deep. One People - Our Destiny one. Words by Lady Jersey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe quote is from a popular Imperial poem by the Countess of Jersey \u003cstrong\u003ethat heavily influenced the Australian Federation movement in the 1890s,\u003c\/strong\u003e fostering a sense of unified destiny. The phrase was famously adopted by leaders like Sir Henry Parkes to symbolize colonial unity.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked to base Civil Service Stores, Sydney. This is the sort of item that will complete an advanced collection - this is one of the first examples ever sighted by us\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ec.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 6cms (2 1\/3\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 5cms (2\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eGilt trim is excellent\u003cbr\u003eGUARANTEED free from damage and repair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Royal Doulton Miniatures | their significance in the collecting world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile miniatures are very cute little examples of Art Pottery, exotic glazes or series ware - that allow a collector to build a superb collection and house it in a very small space, they actually have an interesting history. In the early 20th Century - before Air Mail services were even an option - these tiny miniatures were actually marketed by Royal Doulton for customers and businesses to send to friends, family or business acquaintances as gifts - as they could be shipped easily via Sea Freight in the era. Many of these tiny pieces were marketed as gifts that could be sent in specially packed wooden \"crates\" that Royal Doulton sold them in as a Christmas or special occassion gift - we have seen literature that even allowed for a message on the box! There is much that modern day marketing could learn from a  company such as Royal Doulton - and these pieces were made for some some 100 years ago! \u003cstrong\u003eA word for the novice collector - not all small Royal Doulton items are to be considered a true \"miniature\" - strictly speaking a miniature will be in a miniature shape and under 7.5cms (3 inches) tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Doulton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49029962531044,"sku":"RA-0013141_C","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/greatwar_1a.jpg?v=1779778454","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/royal-doulton-british-empire-world-war-i-victory-miniature-jug","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}