ROYAL CROWN DERBY SHIRE HORSE PAPERWEIGHT -PERFECT -GOLD STOPPER -LIMITED -BOXED

Description

Royal Crown Derby
Shire Horse
Fine Bone China
Perfect
Gold Stopper
Numbered in gold: 1129.
Gilded 22k Gold
Marked MMIII 2003
Hand
Painted
Stamped:
Royal Crown Derby English Bone China - Shire Horse - A limited edition of 1500 - Specially Commissioned by Sinclairs - This is No.1129 - 2003 Royal Crown Derby - Made in England - MMIII
Perfect red back stamp with the piece number in gold.
Limited edition of 1500.
Measurements
: 7.5 inches high X 7.75 inches L X 4 inches W (HGT from base to ears, W of the base)
Magnificent horse, very finely detailed and beautifully gilded throughout this piece with Old Imari, including the designs and colors all the way to and covering the base.  Anyone is sure to fall in love with this piece to keep or to gift for a special occasion.  Whether a horse lover, a collector or you love elegant Royal Crown Derby, this piece has it all.
The mane: forelocks (forehead) to the crest or mane on the neck, is beautiful from poll to withers and all finely detailed in gold. This Shire Horse accurately depicts their beautiful and  distinctive feathering on the lower legs and massive hooves.  The beautiful bridle, matching decorated saddle/bareback pad with old Imari, as well as hearts and diamond designs on the back.  Notice the heart on the front as well, on the neck.  The tail too is adorned.  Please see the floral designs to the base and large panels to accentuate the beauty, details and elegance of this piece.
Limited edition of 1500.  Commissioned by Sinclairs as the second in The Series of Equine Studies, with numbered back-stamp.   A unique version featuring the Prince of Wales Feathers was auctioned at Royal Crown Derby Headquarters, with proceeds going to the Prince's Trust.
Please view and zoom all photos.  All photos are actual photos of this piece.  Pristine piece; some light reflections are in the photos.
Modeled by Mark Delf.
Decoration Design by Louise Adams.
22k Gold
mane, locks, tail, hooves and design.
Royal Crown Derby: World renowned prestigious china, paperweights, figurines and more.
Additional photos available upon request, in addition to any questions you may have about this piece or other pieces.
The piece is its the original Royal Crown Derby fitted box, formed specially for this piece.  While the box has a bit of wear and scratches, the piece is perfect. (Boxes were stored separately, the paperweights were in a glass case.
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As a gift, to begin or add to a collection, an elegant Royal Crown Derby piece with all the hallmarks of the quality, rich color and unmistakable style that is Royal Crown Derby.
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