Royal Doulton Figurine Beat you To it HN2871 Little Sleepy Head and orange against the turquoise

and orange against the turquoise field

The Tinsmith sits alongside The Tailor HN2174 and The Organ Grinder HN2173 in the group of Nicoll occupation figures that collectors pursue with particular purpose

The piece was inspired by the beloved musical "My Fair Lady" and represents one of Davies' most successful Pretty Ladies designs with an impressive 33-year production run

holding a decorative songbook as she recites the verse: "Eight Maids a-Milking

Afternoon Tea (HN5498) is a Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies figurine issued as a Canadian exclusive limited edition of just 1

Royal Doulton Figurine Beat you To it HN2871 Little Sleepy Head and orange against the turquoiseBeat You To It (HN2871) was designed by Peggy Davies and produced by Royal Doulton from 1980 to 1987. Standing . 5 inches (16. 5 cm) tall, this delightful character figure is part of Royal Doulton's Character Studies series, capturing a moment of playful childhood mischief with the warmth and narrative charm that made Peggy Davies one of the most beloved modellers in the company's history.