Royal Doulton Figurine Rose HN4581 St David The piece carries the weight

The piece carries the weight of occasion without sacrificing the warmth of craftsmanship — a balance that is considerably harder to achieve than it looks

and Nicoll's name on the backstamp adds an additional layer of appeal for those who follow her work specifically

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Royal Doulton Figurine Rose HN4581 St David The piece carries the weightHN Number: 4581 Production years: 2004 to 2004 Height: 8. 25 in; 21cm Series: Michael Doulton Events Designer: N. Pedley Produced in: United Kingdom Condition: Mint, no chips, cracks or repairs. Authenticated by William Cross, Canada's Royal Doulton Specialist since 1986