Antique Royal Doulton ‘June 5 1906’ Cat Pitcher

Entertaining Pitcher/ Jug, ROYAL DOULTON w/ black transfer printed Folk pattern CAT on a mustard color glaze background. Cat & Owl Figural Design On Handle. Pitcher has a saying ‘MAY WE NEVER BREAK A JOKE TO CRACK A REPUTATION’ in old English calligraphy writing. This motto first used in Stirling Scotland in 1822. Underside hallmarked with Royal Doulton Stamp with Royal Crown and Standing Lion above Crown. Reads ‘ U.S. PATENT JUNE 5th 1906’. Has a repaired line crack on one side that ravels to base. 7.5 in. tall. Royal Doulton Porcelain Pitcher, Porcelain Jug, Cats, Olde English, Antiques, Collectible Royal Water Pitcher, English Decorative Arts, Ceramics, Pottery, Cheeky Cats, Royal Doulton US Patent June 5th 1906, Glazed Pitcher, Tableware, Server Ware, Scottish Motto, Shelf Display & Accessory, 3