Royal Doulton ‘The Captain’

Description

‘The Captain’ by Royal Doulton. HN2260. A premium piece in its day, It was beautifully modelled by Mary Nicoll, a leading Royal Doulton modeller during the 1950’s, and 60’s. It is in perfect condition: ‘a first’, with no chips, cracks or repairs. In Royal Doulton’s 1963 catalogue ‘The Captain’ was priced at £14.10.00. In 1963 the UK average weekly wage was also £14.10.00. It is no less a prestige piece now than it was then. Approx height: 24cm/9.5 inches. Carriage is available, quote on request.