Royal Doulton Drake Resting HN1192 — Large British ceramics celebrating moments of peaceful solitude

celebrating moments of peaceful solitude and introspection

which makes it a particularly worthwhile addition to the set

Nelson subjects within that tradition are among the most eagerly sought

as Queen Elizabeth II served as Canada's Head of State throughout her reign

and the series as a whole retains a loyal following among collectors drawn to Royal Doulton's character studies rather than the Pretty Ladies tradition

Royal Doulton Drake Resting HN1192 — Large British ceramics celebrating moments of peaceful solitudeThe Royal Doulton Drake Resting is a beautifully observed study of a mallard at rest the bird's iridescent plumage, from the deep green head to the chestnut breast and curled tail feathers, captured in Doulton's characteristic rich enamels. Introduced in 1937 and discontinued by 1946, this large model had a production run of under a decade, making it a genuinely scarce piece in the Doulton bird range.