Anne of Cleves (Ears Up) D6653 - Large - Royal Doulton
Anne of Cleves Ears Up D6653 (black and red coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1980 - 1981. Size 7.25"H (Large)In a political arrangement by Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557) was chosen to marry Henry VIII upon seeing his dull and unattractive betrothed, whom he later referred to as his "Flanders Mare, " Henry attempted unsuccessfully to break the contract. Anne became his fourth wife on January 6, 1540, for only a brief time. Henry had the marriage annulled on July 8th of that year and gave Anne a pension of life.
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
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Anne of Cleves Ears Up D6653 (black and red coloration). Designed by Michael Abberley. Series: Henry VIII and His Six Wives; Royalty, issued 1980 - 1981. Size 7.25"H (Large)In a political arrangement by Thomas Cromwell, Anne of Cleves (1515 - 1557) was chosen to marry Henry VIII upon seeing his dull and unattractive betrothed, whom he later referred to as his "Flanders Mare, " Henry attempted unsuccessfully to break the contract. Anne became his fourth wife on January 6, 1540, for only a brief time. Henry had the marriage annulled on July 8th of that year and gave Anne a pension of life.
Manufacturer: Royal Doulton
Country of Origin: England
