Royal Doulton Figurine Yeoman of the Guard HN688 HN5795 When guns became common

When guns became common

rendered in white bone china with rich brown markings and finished with a brilliant high-gloss glaze

Each piece in this compassionate collection features elegant lady figurines symbolizing virtues that bring comfort during difficult times

The short production period combined with Harradine's prestigious name creates strong demand

The ceramic body is in good condition with minor crazing to the base — a common and expected characteristic in earthenware of this age that does not affect the appearance or structural integrity of the piece

Royal Doulton Figurine Yeoman of the Guard HN688 HN5795 When guns became commonYeoman of the Guard (HN688) was designed by Leslie Harradine and issued from 1924 to 1938, standing 5. 75 inches tall. With an HN number in the 600s, it belongs to the earliest stratum of Harradine's output for Royal Doulton pieces modelled within the first few years of his celebrated freelance partnership with the Burslem factory, at a time when the figurine range was still finding its vocabulary and Harradine was already setting its standard. The