Royal Doulton Figurine Santa Claus HN4175 Royalty The Old Lavender Seller is

The Old Lavender Seller is less commonly encountered on today's market than the more famous street vendor subjects

The modelling is refined and confident

bearing the Doulton Burslem England backstamp and shape number X4526

and collectors assembling a comprehensive royal Doulton holding will recognize both pieces as part of a coherent 1981 commemorative programme

The piece reflects the 1950s fascination with Victorian and Edwardian nostalgia

Royal Doulton Figurine Santa Claus HN4175 Royalty The Old Lavender Seller isSanta Claus (HN4175) was designed by Robert Tabbenor and issued from 2000 to 2003, standing 9. 5 inches tall. Tabbenor whose character figure work includes the RDICC exclusive Pride and Joy HN2945 brought the same warmth and narrative confidence to the seasonal subject, and the result is one of the most fully realised Santa figures in the Royal Doulton range. The composition places Santa atop a chimney, dressed in the traditional bright red suit with