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Rayal Doulton used illustrations by Kate Greenaway for an entire series of figure-x All of these figures were modelled by Peggy Davies. who was an assistant modellcr for [)oulton before the Second Vibrld War. She set up her own studio in 1946 and produced figurines on acontract baslsuntil herdeath in 1974. Kate Greenaway was born in l846 and had a successful career in the illustration of chil- dren's books Her children were outfitted in frilly smacks. sunbonnets and mop caps that had a Regency appearance. but were actually entirely from her own imagination. M her reputation grew. her books became very popular both in Britain and North Amer- A sunny and happy summer to all Thisgroupolflgurinesmall Royal Doul- tons The Royal Doulton factory has produced china since 1867. with the Introduction in [913 of the first figurine called Darling. and numbered HNLAIittleknwnfnctiswhyall Doulton figurines have the HN designation before the number. “me letters refer to Henry Nixon. who was in diary of the figurine painting depart- ment when it started The ”N numbering sys- tem is still in use today. and the company has Lssued over 4,000 numbers Figurines pay tribfite’t'o children’s author IV R03 REID As can lie seen. all of the 51113 aiu dmssul in lung dwgscs or smocks with frills. flowers and caps or bonnels. 'lhcse figums were produced ion and it is Interesting to note. even in the 18905 pinned versions of her books appeared. (Specially in America. Soon items like wallpa- per. plates. scarves and dolls were being pro- duced without [x'rlnission After her death in l901. the copyrights were sold and to this day her books are still in print and her artwork has inspired a great deal of merchandise for a llmlted time and while they only average about six inches in height. they each have a value of about $400. The boy named lames in the centre is the exception. He is the only fig- ure with dogs and no frills or flowers and he has a value of at least twice that ofthe girls. or about $900. 'lhe Doulton ligun'ne market is an active one with a wide range. both in style and price. to choose from. A9 with all ceramics condition is a major factor in pricing and, with Doulton m,kemmm6397ums¢5mum,a]mreg ularbuslncs; WMRMdWm figures, sundry. age and quality of decoration are also a consideration. Some of the earlier figures are painted with more attention to detail in their faces and mstumes and often bring a premium over newer versions of the same model. menasbeenmmmdoalalormy wwldpehmmmlkmywmnwm