Royal Doulton Anne Of Cleves Miniature D6754

Royal Doulton Character Jug
Anne of Cleves
D6754 - Miniature
1897-1990
Peter Gee
Perfect condition
Measuring 6.5cm

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.