Royal Doulton Balloon Man HN1954

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A vendor who sends for sale any chattel(s) which is an asset of his business must disclose to the Auctioneer whether or not he is a registered person for VAT purposes and, if so, his registered number and whether or not he intends to operate the special scheme covering works of art etc. This information must be supplied to the Auctioneer on or prior to delivery of the goods. Whilst all reasonable care will be taken by Rogers Jones & Co of items on their premises, vendors are advised to enquire of their Insurance Company in regard to possible extension of cover required on items to be removed to the Saleroom even though their items will be insured against Fire and Burglary whilst on the Company’s premises. Valued Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk. Value Added Tax is charged at the appropriate rate prevailing by law at the date of sale and is payable by buyers of relevant Lots. (Please refer to ‘Information for Buyers’ for a brief explanation of the VAT position) These delightful bone china figurines showcase characters from well-known nursery rhymes. Royal Doulton introduced this child-themed series in 1949. Pretty Ladies Collection Whilst Rogers Jones & Co make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the catalogue and the description of a lot:

The iconic Royal Doulton figurines have made quite an impact on the collectibles world. Over 4,000 distinctive models have tempted countless collectors since the first bone china pieces were introduced in 1913. In addition to creating over 4,000 individual figurine models, Royal Doulton issued several figurine series. Each themed collection showcases several fine bone china pieces that are well received by Royal Doulton collectors. Brambly Hedge Series b) The highest bidder shall be the buyer. The Auctioneer may at his sole discretion determine the advance of bidding or refuse a bid. If during the auction the Auctioneer considers that a dispute has arisen, he has absolute discretion to settle it or to re-offer the lot. In these Terms of Sale the words 'you', 'yours', etc. refer to you as the Buyer. The words “we”, “us”, etc. refer to the Auctioneer. Any reference to a ‘Clause’ is to a clause of these Terms of Sale unless stated otherwise. if sent by first class pre-paid post or Recorded Delivery, two business days after posting, exclusive of the day of posting; or

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Risk of loss or damage to the Lot will pass to you when you (or your agents) take physical possession of the Lot. Young sculptor Leslie Harradine joined Royal Doulton in the early 20th century. Harradine was instrumental in designing many of Royal Doulton’s iconic figurines. In fact, Harradine and Noke helped to drive figurine production to new heights during the early- to mid-20th century. Royal Connections and Ownership Changes The following Royal Doulton figurines represent a sampling of the 4,000 charming figures that have been made in England since 1913. Every figurine is crafted of fine bone china, and exhibits high attention to detail. Figurine Name a) All goods are put up for sale WITHOUT RESERVE unless written instructions as to reserve are received by Rogers Jones & Co prior to the commencement of the sale. Vendors are reminded that the Vendor’s Conditions of Sale and Terms of Agreement are incorporated into Gilding’s Ltd. Entry Form.

Circle of… In our opinion a work by an as yet unidentified hand, closely associated with the named artist but not necessarily his pupil. Surname only of the artist In our opinion a work of the school of the artist, or in his style and of an uncertain date Private treaty sales made under these Conditions are deemed to be sales by auction for purposes of consumer legislation. In these conditions: (a) Reference to the 'the Auctioneer' shall be taken to mean the firm of Gardiner Houlgate or any director, partner or employee thereof at the time of sale; (b) Buyers shall be deemed to be the principals unless to the prior knowledge of the Auctioneer they are acting as agent on behalf of a named principal; (c) 'Forgery' means a lot (i) which is so constituted as deliberately to deceive when considered in the light of its catalogue description, and (ii) whose value as such is materially less that if it had complied with the catalogue description; (d) The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply to the general construction of terms and expressions used in these Conditions as if contained in a statute.At the start of the 20th century, a highly skilled Royal Doulton modeler and painter began developing new china-glazing methods. Modeler Charles Noke collaborated with Harry Nixon, a figure painting department manager, to produce the proprietary “Doulton Rouge Flambe” glaze. The striking red tone is frequently seen in the company’s animal figurines. Royal Doulton Figurines Enter the Picture The export of any lot from the United Kingdom, or import into another country, may be subject to licences being granted. It is the buyers responsibility to obtain any relevant import or export licence/s. The denial of any such licence or delay in obtaining a licence shall not justify the rescission or cancellation of the sale. The auctioneers accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any statement, whether printed in the catalogue, published on the internet or made orally, as to grading, authorship, attribution, genuineness, origin, date, age, provenance and/or condition. All such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as being, or implying, warranties, guarantees or representations of fact. The Auctioneers reserve the right in forming their opinion, to consult and rely on any expert or authority considered by them to be reliable. means: (a) an imitation made with the intention of deceiving as to authorship, origin, date, age, period, culture or source; (b) which is described in the catalogue as being the work of a particular creator without qualification; and (c) which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had been as described;

Descriptive statements contained in the advertisements or catalogues or made up by the Auctioneer or any member of his staff should be taken as matters of opinion only, and shall not be taken as statement of fact. Have you ever run across Royal Doulton figurines at an estate sale? If so, you know why they’ve remained such popular collectibles over the years. Their fame began in the early 1800s, when Henry Doulton and John Watts’ quirky Toby jugs and character jugs came onto the handcrafted pottery scene. h) to apply any proceeds of sale of other Lots due or in future becoming due to you towards the settlement of the total amount due and to exercise a lien on any of your property in our possession for any purpose. Please read these Terms of Sale carefully. Please note that if you register to bid and/or bid at auction this signifies that you agree to and will comply with these Terms of Sale.CONDITION REPORTS : (**) Detailed condition reports for all lots are available upon direct request to the Saleroom