April 12, 2024
Royal Doulton Flambe Elephant Antique NR
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DESCRIPTION : ANTIQUE . Rich, dark red color with black details. NOTE: Actual color is more blue-red than photos show. 5-1/2 inches high, 7-1/2 inches long. MARKINGS : (See photos) "Made in England Royal Doulton Flambe England" Backstamp was in use from 1902-1956. Crowned lion atop larger, 5-peaked crown; short curved lines between "Royal Doulton" and "England"; center medallion of quatrefoil with grid of squares. Handwritten initials beside backstamp; looks like "OGK". Number "489" inscribed on bottom of left front foot. (I couldn't get a picture of this, as you have to hold it in just the right position to see it). PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT #489A. I have seen a picture of #489A on a Doulton figurines website, and it is noticeably different; #489A's feet are farther apart, and the hindquarters are more crouched. However, details of ears, trunk, and tail are so similar that I wonder whether this one might be a prototype. Anybody out t have any information on this? CONDITION : Very Good (VG, 7) Two imperfections : (see photo 3) Chip off end of left tusk, has been smoothed. Aberration along edge of trunk. This is not a chip, as it is smooth and shiny, and is raised above the surface. It appears original to me, like a manufacturing glitch in the glass-like coating. Visible only on close inspection : One small, curved, hair-thin
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