Royal Doulton Figurine Father Christmas HN3399 American Firefighter Produced: 1940 to 1975

Produced: 1940 to 1975

and the characteristic toe peeking out from beneath the swirling dress that became a hallmark of the Pretty Ladies collection

both released before 1962 and both representing the ambitious scale and historical ambition that defined her finest work

making this a true pre-war collectible

and it remains one of Nicoll's most characterful and visually arresting subjects

Royal Doulton Figurine Father Christmas HN3399 American Firefighter Produced: 1940 to 1975Father Christmas (HN3399) was designed by Robert Tabbenor and issued by Royal Doulton from 1992 to 1999, standing 9 inches tall. Modelled in the classic English Father Christmas tradition rich red robes, white trim, bag of toys in hand and his list at the ready this is one of the most fully realised and generously scaled Christmas figures Royal Doulton produced, and it has become a perennial favourite among collectors who build seasonal displays