Royal Doulton Figurine Old Ben HN3190 Piper The unglazed footrim shows honest

The unglazed footrim shows honest age and use consistent with mid-to-late 20th century production

The contrast between the formal gilt upper section and the naturalistic floral body is a hallmark of Doulton Burslem's most successful decorative formula of this period

This example is in mint condition with no chips

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Edition: UK ceramics - LE2000

Royal Doulton Figurine Old Ben HN3190 Piper The unglazed footrim shows honestOld Ben (HN3190) was designed by Mary Nicoll and issued by Royal Doulton in 1990 as part of the Street Vendor series, standing 8. 5 inches tall in a limited edition of 1,500 individually numbered pieces. The commission came from the Newsvendors Benevolent Society a detail that gives this figure a provenance and purpose well beyond the standard limited edition, the subject directly connected to the organisation that brought it into existence. The