A collection of Royal Doulton comprising a rare model of 'The Mask' HN657, designed by Leslie Harradine and issued from 1924-38, printed and painted marks, 17.5cm high (repaired); a rare model of 'Pierrette' designed by Leslie Harradine, Version 1 issued 1924-38, model number unknown but similar to HN644 / 731 etc, in unusual variant black and white dress with stripes and triangles (versus the traditional dots in this colourway), printed factory marks, impressed '4.23' and further indistinct impressed number, 18cm high (repaired); a rare seated model of Scottish Terrier designed by Frederick Daws, HN1017, 17cm high (repaired); together with later figures comprising 'Home Again' HN2167; 'This Little Pig' HN1793; 'Wendy' HN2109; small selection of Series Ware including a Dickensware 'Mr Pickwick' jug, D5833 15cm high, two matching vases and small quantity of Poole pottery etc
Sold for £2,200
Condition Report
The Mask - Broken cleanly in half at mid-section and re-attached. A further two-stage break and repair to the outstretched arm with the mask (re-glued at wrist and shoulder). Small glaze chip to the front of the base.
Pierrot - Broken and re-stuck in three places - 1. A section of the base. 2. Across the figure's ankles the supporting black trunk to her rear. 3. Right across the midsection of her waist (incorporating part of one arm). Beyond this, a crack is running across her outstretched hand, wrist and arm.
Scottish Terrier - One ear broken and re-stuck. Hairline to the underside of the base.
Series Ware - D5833 jug broken and repaired.
Touchstone character jug - base cracked.
Poole - One condiment cruet broken and repaired at the top.
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