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An early-production Royal Doulton \"Bess* porcelain figurine (Model HN2002). Designed by the legendary Leslie Harradine, this classic Harradine Pretty Lady features a stunning cream-colored Victorian dress with hand-painted purple flowers and a vibrant, flowing crimson cape.
This specific piece is highly collectible due to its early production age. While the design was copyrighted in 1946, the base features the rare handwritten \"HN 2002\" script alongside a stamped factory date cypher code of 21, securely dating its manufacture to 1948 (Burslem, England factory). It also features the handwritten green initials of the original factory decorator/painter (F.M.). @
• Manufacturer: Royal Doulton (Made in
England)
• Model: Bess (HN 2002)
• Designer: Leslie Harradine
• Production Year: 1948Excellent vintage condition. There are chips, cracks, or structural repairs. The glaze color remains bright and glassy. No crazing.
![Early 1948 Vintage Royal Doulton \](img-large/g/X3oAAeSwZlFqsC3b/s-l1600/Early-1948-Vintage-Royal-Doulton-Bess-Figurine-HN-.jpg "Early 1948 Vintage Royal Doulton \")
