Vintage Royal Doulton English Porcelain Figurine HN1974 buying Henry Fenton "Forty Winks" COPR. 1945

Vintage Royal Doulton English Porcelain Figurine HN1974 "Forty Winks"COPR. 1945. Made in England HN1974 "Forty winks" First Quality, Beautifully decorated hand painted Royal Doulton piece, designed by Heny Fenton. This example fully marked on the base in green, with the printed Royal Doulton backstamp of the period, “Forty Winks"” HN 1974 COPR 1945 , for date of issue , DOULTON & CO LIMITED, and in script mostly worn off would be the painter's monogram. Issued in 1945 and retired in 1973- not in production for over 47 years. The dear old lady is grabbing her forty winks, with her darling black cat for company.

In a world where old fashioned values seems to be long gone, a tradition of craftsmanship still lives on in the Royal Doulton studios in which these figures are created. The artists and sculptors, potters and decorators, employ many of the same tried and tested techniques as their predecessors and use only the highest quality materials such as fine bone china, natural pigments and deep lustre glazes.

This would make a marvelous addition to your "Golden Years " series

Approximate measurements include: 6.75 inches tall, 4.75 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Unpacked weight is 1 pound, 3.5 ounces.

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