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This lot comprises two hand-painted bone china figurines based on the Raymond Briggs character Father Christmas. The first piece, titled Time For A Break, depicts the figure seated in a red armchair, dressed in a red suit with white fur trim and black boots. A large red sack is positioned behind the chair, and a small brown side table holding a white bottle stands to one side, all set upon a circular pale green base. The underside of the base features black printed marks reading FATHER CHRISTMAS, TIME FOR A BREAK, No. 36, In a worldwide edition of 1750, Exclusive to H Samuel, COALPORT, and the Characters logo, alongside Hand Painted Bone China, © S.Ent. 2005, and FC11. The second figurine is “line dancing” number 2748 depicts Father Christmas line dancing with two snowmen The first figurine is accompanied by its original green printed card box, which carries a white adhesive label reading FATHER CHRISTMAS H.SAMUELS, TIME FOR A BREAK, and MADE IN THAILAND, with the handwritten number 36 and barcode 0 32677 95551 2. A printed card tag is attached to the side table.
Condition report:
The figurines appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or signs of repair (photo 1). The original printed card box exhibits minor shelf wear and rubbing to the edges and corners (photo 1).
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