Royal Doulton Collectables Magazine Australia

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1st Half 2014

Newest Pretty Ladies and Petite Figurine releases.

Editor-in-chief

Rachel Micallef

Welcome to Volume seven, the latest edition of Collectors, our magazine for Royal Doulton Collectors. This issue of Collectors is a royal edition making it a special treat for all the royal fans out there! With the release of our newest royal pieces, I wanted to create an issue which delved into all aspects of royalty and give an insight into the world of the British Monarchy. The first few pages of this edition focus on the history of the British Royal Family. With the release of the Young Queens collection, the article on pages 5 to 7 explore influential women of the monarchy and the evolution of fashion throughout their reigns. In looking at royalty, it was important to also focus on Royal Doulton’s renowned and illustrious link to the British Royal Family. There have been various visits by British Royalty to the Royal Doulton factory since the company’s inception in 1815, with numerous royal warrants also being granted. Val Baynton has uncovered these stories and more, in her ‘Royal Connections’ article on page 8. Pages 9 and 10 give insight about the Windsor Family, exploring not only the roots of the Windsor name but also the establishment of the monarchy in 802. The birth of HRH Prince George has revived royal baby fever around the world! We know you were very excited for the commemorative figure, so in in this issue we look at the tradition of marriage, focusing on William, Kate and baby George. Turn to page 11 to discover more about this popular family. The 2014 Michael Doulton tour theme will be ‘Celebrating Royalty’. Check out pages 12 and 13 which feature information on our exclusive tour figure ‘Tallulah’ and upcoming tour itinerary. And finally we can’t forget our much loved Bunnykins, as 2014 marks the very special 80th anniversary! First launched in 1934, this iconic nurseryware brand celebrates eight decades of bringing joy to children all over the world! On pages 14 and 15 we feature a special article on Bunnykins taking you back in time to look at the most iconic pieces from the last 80 years! Following this is our article ‘Australian’s dangerous beauty’ featuring our Australian Commission Bunnykins pieces which proudly commemorate conservationist Steve Irwin with our Crocodile Hunter Bunnykins and our Jackaroo Bunnykins, inspired by Jackaroo’s from Queensland in the 19th Century. I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this issue of Collectors Magazine and I hope you can all take away some royal moments, memories and memorobilia.

Rachel

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1st half 2014 Pretty Ladies and Petite Figures

Women of the Monarchy

Be inspired by our fashionable Queens of the British monarch.

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Royal Connections

Pretty Ladies

Discover Royal Doulton's famous and historic link to the British royal family.

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Carol

All About the British Monarchy

Since being launched in 1913, Royal Doulton's Pretty Ladies are some of the most sought after collectable figurines. Available Now

Interested in historic royal information? Check out our feature on all things royal.

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Anna

Heather

Carol HN 5694 Height 23cm 2901 329 AU$249.00 NZ$299.00

The Windsor Family

Learn about one of the most influential families in the modern world.

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Heather HN 5693 Height 22cm 2901 330 AU$249.00 NZ$299.00

A Royal Tradition

Anna

Complete your royal collection with our new Royal baby figure and celebrate the birth of Prince George!

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Michael Doulton Tour 2014

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Bunnykins 80th Anniversary

HN 5695 Height 22cm 2901 328 AU$249.00 NZ$299.00

Find out more about this year's tour and your closest event store.

Read up on the most iconic Bunnykins figures from the last eight decades.

Petite Ladies Simply stunning in design, the Petite figures are intricately decorated and detailed.

Janice

Available Now

Fiona

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Australian Bunnykins Commissions

Explore Australia's dangerous beauty with our newest figures Crocodile Hunter Bunnykins and Jackaroo Bunnykins.

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Who's who at Royal Doulton

Celebrate the life of John Bromley, one of Royal Doulton's iconic sculptors.

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Competition

Enter our competition and win three Petite Figures.

HN 5696 Height 18cm 2913 122 AU$129.00 NZ$159.00

Fiona Stephanie

Janice HN 5698 Height 18cm 2913 121 AU$129.00 NZ$159.00

Stephanie HN 5697 Height 18cm 2913 123 AU$129.00 NZ$159.00

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M o n a r c h y By Val Baynton

Queen Elizabeth I ruled from 1558 to 1603 and set high standards such as determination, political ability and pragmatism for future queens to follow. Since her death over 400 years ago, there have been three Queens of England – Anne, 1702-1714, Victoria 1837 to 1901 and Elizabeth II, 1952 to the present – plus Queen Mary II, who was a joint monarch with William III from 1689 to 1694. In this feature we look at the importance of the women within history and their individual legacies as well as exploring costume of each of the reigns. These are just some of the details that have inspired Royal Doulton’s designers and artists to create sculptures of these important women.

Queen Elizabeth I

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n a world where history is marked by time periods based on the rise and fall of dynasties, the ruling King and Queen’s power, money and status is one

which has united and divided countries. Over time,

very few have ascended into royalty status but even fewer have been able to successfully maintain their rule. The BRITISH Royal Family is one monarchy that has ruled for centuries and has adapted and embraced change to allow them to be influential figures in the modern age.

Queen Elizabeth I was the second child of Henry VIII and her mother was Anne Boleyn. She came to the throne after 11 disruptive years under Edward VI, Lady Jane Grey and Mary I and brought a period of stability to the country, enabling English culture, particularly the theatre under playwrights such as Shakespeare and poets including Spencer, Hilliard and Byrd, to blossom. Queen Elizabeth was astute, firmly promoting Protestantism throughout her reign and her domestic and foreign policies were diplomatically managed ensuring the country reaped the rewards of the work of explorers and soldiers of the ilk of Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Martin Frobisher and Sir Richard Grenville. In 1588 the defeat of the Spanish Armada is considered one of the great military victories of English history.

Queen Elizabeth I HN 5704 Height 23.5cm 2911 001 AU$249.00 NZ$299.00 Limited Edition of 2,000 Available May 2014

Fashion in Elizabethan times was elaborate, with the frilled collar or ruff becoming a distinctive trait of the era. Commencing as a high frilled collar, the ruff developed in size and was opened at the front to reveal the neck and bosom, whilst at the back gauze wings provided height. Tightly curled hair was also fashionable. Formal clothing was made from velvet, satin, fur, silk and taffeta or similar sumptuous and expensive fabrics and decorated with embroidery and jewels including pearls. Materials were typically dyed in bright and rich colours. Enormous embroidered sleeves and large bejewelled stomachers were also popular. As Queen, Elizabeth revelled in wearing extravagant clothing, her coronation robes were made from fabric woven with gold thread and were trimmed with ermine. She favoured red, gold and silver colours to complement her pale complexion. William Cecil, Lord Burghley was one of Elizabeth’s closest political advisors; he built Burghley House in Lincolnshire, a tour de force – which survives today as England’s greatest Elizabethan House. Elizabeth herself, and her court, moved around between royal palaces. In London she favoured Whitehall Palace – the Banqueting House is the only surviving element of this once large 23-acre building. Elizabeth also spent time at Richmond Palace, but very little survives of this home. Windsor Castle was used in the summer, for its draughty corridors made it unpopular with the Queen in winter.

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Queen Anne Queen Anne was the sister of Mary II, who had jointly ruled with her husband William III, Prince of Orange. Following the deposing of James II in 1688 and The Glorious Revolution, William and Mary (as Protestants and son-in-law and daughter of James II) were invited to rule Britain. Their coronation also signalled an important constitutional change. Ever since kings and queens of Great Britain have reigned in accordance with the rule and conventions as agreed with Parliament, monarchy had become a Parliamentary Institution. Anne was married to Prince George of Denmark and they had 17 children, but none of them survived, meaning that when Anne died in 1714, the nearest Protestant successor was the ruler of the German state of Hanover and he became King George I. A century since Queen Elizabeth I had been in power, fashions had changed. Women’s clothing during the 18th century was based on a mantua; a long coat-like garment with elbow length sleeves worn over a bodice and skirt. Ways of wearing the mantua varied – from being closed from neck to waist to opening down the centre to reveal the bodice and stomacher - the sides and back of the mantua were folded up and secured at the waist or hips to reveal the skirt or petticoats underneath. Queen Anne favoured a variety of fashion styles, however, and some portraits depict her in a less structured gown, made from silk taffetas or satin which was worn over a linen smock and gracefully draped around her body. Sleeves of the gown parted to reveal the full sleeves of the smock. Cloaks were an important finishing touch for female attire. Queen Victoria Made from brocades and trimmed with fur, and HN 5705 Height 22.5cm ermine for royalty, these were typically fixed at the 2911 002 shoulders with jewelled clasps. AU$249.00 Arts and culture flourished under Queen Anne, and grand stately homes such as Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire (later the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill) and Castle Howard in Yorkshire were built. Writers included Daniel Defoe, Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.

NZ$299.00 Limited Edition of 2,000 Available May 2014

Queen Victoria Ruling Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until 1901, Queen Victoria’s father was the Duke of Kent, and her mother, Princess Victoria of SaxeCoburg-Saalfeld, Germany. The four Georges and William IV, who had been monarchs between the death of Anne and the accession of Queen Victoria, also enabled a remarkable union with Hanover in Germany which meant many Germany customs became part of the British way of life. German law, however, ruled that a woman could not accede to the title of Hanover and this special connection ended with Victoria. However, Queen Victoria remained very much linked to Germany as she married Prince Albert and journeyed several times to stay in his former home in SaxeCoburg, Germany, both before and after his death. The six decades of her reign saw immense industrial, cultural, political, scientific and military change within the country and the British Empire. During her reign she restored respect for the monarchy by embodying qualities such as devotion to family and friends, integrity and reliability, which were admired by her subjects.

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Queen Victoria popularised new parts of Britain through her choice of Royal homes. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were enthralled by the beauty of the Highlands in Scotland when they travelled there in 1842, buying Balmoral Castle nestled below the Grampian Mountains as their Scottish retreat a few years later. The building was soon demolished to make way for a larger castle in 1856 – which was nevertheless inspired by the original form. Balmoral Castle became the royal couple’s favourite home and it was affectionately described by Queen Victoria as ‘My dear paradise in the Highlands.’ She was inspired by Scottish décor and culture using tartan to decorate many of the rooms. On the Isle of Wight, she was also in raptures about Osborne House – saying ‘it is impossible to imagine a prettier spot”. Buckingham Palace had first become a royal home in 1761 when it was bought by King George III for his wife, Queen Charlotte. George IV began remodeling works in the 1820s but it was not until 1826 that he decided to make it a palace. Queen Victoria was the first sovereign to live there and the first to leave from the building for a coronation. However, there were too few bedrooms – for the royal couple’s ever growing family - and so in the 1840s a fourth wing was built and an attic floor to the main block. The 19th century saw a great number of fashion styles from the simple empire style of the early century to the full tiered skirts over layers of stiffened petticoats and the crinoline frame of the mid-century. By the end of the period outlines were softer and more restrained, the bustle, a framework supporting the fullness at the top of the skirt took various modes – some more pronounced than others - and waists became ever more wasp like, emphasised by enormous leg of mutton sleeves and pyramid shaped skirts. In 1890s, there was also a revival of ruffs to the neckline recalling the styling of the ealier Elizabethan age. Englishman Charles Worth, born in 1825, pioneered haute couture – ie designer led, custom fitted dress making – and established Paris as the couture capital, and it was his designs that led fashion during much of the century.

Queen Elizabeth II HN 5706 Height 22cm 2911 003 AU$249.00 NZ$299.00 Limited Edition of 2,000 Available May 2014

Queen Elizabeth II Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, ascended to the British throne in 1952, and her coronation was the first to be broadcast on television. Her father was King George VI and her mother Elizabeth Bowes Lyon. Her reign has seen immense change throughout the world, but Elizabeth II is much praised for her sense of duty and lifetime of dedication to her coronation oaths. Since 1952 fashion has been transformed with new styles being introduced every season, and nowadays any length of hemline and any style is acceptable! When the Queen was crowned, Christian Dior’s ‘New Look’ was five years old, but it continued to dominate fashion throughout the 1950s, with Princess Margaret, the Queen’s sister, a devotee of the style. The tiny waists, high bust and sloping shoulders that characterised the style was seen by many as a return to femininity after the austere war years. Designers the Queen has patronised during her reign include Norman Hartnell – whose full skirted styles of the 1940s and 50s used sumptuous silks and duchesse satins – as well as Hardy Amies, Ian Thomas, Maureen Rose, John Anderson, Stewart Parvin and Angela Kelly. Queen Elizabeth spends periods every year at Balmoral Castle and Sandringham House, and of course much time at Buckingham Palace. Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world is over 900 years old, and is her private home where she spends the weekend. Her parents, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and King George VI and her sister are buried in St George’s Chapel at the castle. At the castle many of the Queen’s horses are stabled, and she enjoys riding them, often with members of her family, around the Windsor Estate.

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It was during the Victorian era that Henry Doulton’s pioneering ideas came to fruition, with the establishment of drain-pipe, sanitary and industrial ware factories. He also supported the Lambeth School of Art and opened art studios at his factory in London and opened a new business in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, in the heart of the English potteries. He encouraged designers, sculptors and artists to experiment and to develop a new English style. Queen Victoria visited the Doulton Pavilion after opening the International Exhibition in Liverpool in 1886, here she was impressed by watching a pot being thrown on the wheel and watched with interest as Arthur Pearce decorated it in front of her. The following year, in 1887 at the Manchester Exhibition, the stand revealed the complete manufacturing process from start to finish, including firing and products were on sale at the show. These included a bone china tumbler commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s reign. Later in 1887 Henry Doulton was the first potter ever to be knighted, and he received his honour from Queen Victoria at Osborne House.

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Established in 802, the British monarchy has had over 67 ruling Kings and Queens, with the Windsor family making up a small fragment of Britain’s ruling history. This article looks at previous monarchs, exploring their varied length of reign, accession age and children birth age. Length of Reign Longest reigning monarch: Ruling from 1837 to 1901 was Queen Victoria, her reign lasting for 63 years 7 months and 3 days.

Queen Victoria’s son, who was to become Edward VII in 1901, was a friend of Henry Doulton and a visitor at the Lambeth factory – he presented Henry Doulton with the Albert Medal of the Society of Arts – in front of the workforce at the factory in 1885, and also awarded him his personal Royal Warrant, as Prince of Wales in 1886. This was followed in 1901 by another Royal Warrant and the specific right to use the title Royal Doulton. Amongst other notable royal connections in Victorian times was the visit by Princess Louise to the Royal Doulton Burslem factory in 1894. She saw the modelling of figurines depicting the actor Henry Irving and actress, Ellen Terry and the work of artists including Robert Allen, Samuel Wilson and Louis Bilton – who went on to paint many designs inspired by Australian flowers. Other Royal visits to the Royal Doulton factory have included King George V (Queen Victoria’s grandson) and Queen Mary in 1913. During their visit, the Queen christened one of the first figurines in a, then, brand new collection. Seeing a model of a little boy in a nightgown, she said ‘Oh isn’t he a Darling!’ and from then on it was called Darling. Before Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne she also paid a visit to the Burslem factory. This was in 1949, and the Princess, as she was then, was particularly interested in the models of horses and she was presented with one of only two sculptures of her own steeplechaser, Monaveen. The final Royal Visit was in 1984 when Princess Diana toured the factory meeting flower makers, casters and painters in the figure making departments. She was presented with specially designed Bunnykins mugs for Prince William.

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Shortest reigning monarch: Lady Jane Grey, the eldest daughter of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, was proclaimed Queen four days after the death of King Edward VI. Even though Lady Jane was 5th in line to the throne, she was King Edwards’s personal choice as she was a Protestant. However, her reign only lasted 9 days as the legitimate heir, Mary Tudor, who was King Edward’s half-sister had gained widespread support, with Lady Jane relinquishing the crown.

Age of Accession Oldest King: William IV was 64 years, 309 days old when he succeeded to the throne in 1830. Oldest Queen: Mary I was aged 37 years, 151 days when she became queen in 1553.

Youngest King: King Henry VI was 8 months and 25 days old at the time of his accession. Youngest Queen: Mary, Queen of Scots was only 6 days old in 1542.

Birth of Children Most: Henry I had the most children, bearing 29 with only 5 of whom were legitimate. Youngest King: Henry IV was the youngest King to father a child at the age of 15. Youngest Queen: Mary II was the youngest queen regent to give birth prior to her accession at the age of 16. Oldest king: Edward I fathered his last child in 1306, when he was 66 years old.

DidYou Know Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Victoria

Queen Elizabeth I was the fifth and last monarch of the Tudor dynasty and she is sometimes known as The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess.

Queen Victoria loved charm bracelets and one given to her by Prince Albert, had nine enamelled heart shaped lockets of different colours each containing the hair of one of their children. The bracelet was given to her after the birth of their first child with a pink heart for Princess Victoria and was added to at subsequent births, including a red heart for Princess Alice.

Queen Elizabeth I often wore a phoenix pendant – symbolic of rising from the ashes and her power.

Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II’s dress designer Angela Kelly, uses old and new fabric in her designs including material which was given to the Queen when she was a Princess.

 When Queen Victoria died she left instructions for some of her jewellery to be placed in the Albert Room at Windsor Castle and not passed on in the family.

Corgis became a royal pet in 1933 when King George V brought Dookie home. The Queen was given Susan on her 18th birthday and she has continued to own corgis ever since.

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A ROYAL The ancient ritual of marriage is of vital significance to any ruling monarchy. Not only does it bring overwhelming joy, giving hope to succession and heirs to the throne but also helps establish a tone for the future of the royal family. With the British royals being prominent figures in the public sphere, any new union is shared and most importantly, celebrated among all and thus must create a positive outlook and give the promise of a new generation who will successfully guide not only the monarchy, but also the citizens into the future.

FAM I LY

Source: www.loweoliver.co.uk/Case-Study/7/Windsor-Castle.html

One of the most interesting and unique families in the world is the Windsor family, the ruling family of the British monarchy. Having endured a lifetime of challenges, together they have demonstrated determination, poise and understanding, allowing them to ultimately remain as one of the 25 ruling monarchies in the modern world. Originally Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the surname Windsor was inherited in 1917 and is still used to his day. With the outbreak of World War I and increase in anti-German sentiment, King George V replaced all German titles belonging to him and his family, choosing his castle’s name of Windsor as the replacement. To date, the Windsor name has had four ruling monarchs: George V – 1910 - 1936: The second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, who was sisters with Empress Marie of Russia. George V became heir to the throne on the death of his elder brother Albert, Duke of Clarence, who died of pneumonia. King George V ascended to the throne at age 44, on the 6th May 1910. Edward VIII – 1936 - 1936: Eldest son of King George V, Edward was the handsome and popular Prince of Wales, who had an enormous influence on modernising royal institutions. However over the years, his relationship with his parents deteriorated and he became known for his celebrity playboy status, failing to marry and having several affairs with married women. Despite this, on January 20th 1936, Edward VIII became King of England at 41 years of age. George VI – 1936 - 1952: Second son of George V, King George or Albert, was named after his grandfather Prince Albert. He had a strong sense of duty, having fought as a young naval officer at the Battle of Jutland in World War I

His Royal Highness (HRH) Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge are the most recent royal couple to undertake in the union of marriage. Together, they face immense pressure of carrying out royal duties as they shape and, more importantly, define their place as royals in the modern world. Having recently given birth to HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, who is third in line to the throne, the immediate actions of both William & Kate being ‘hands on’ parents have helped alter the traditional royal protocol, establishing themselves as a contemporary couple.

Royal Baby Figure HN 5716 Height 22cm 2950 020 AU$299.00 NZ$365.00 Limited Edition of 4,000 Available May 2014

Given the popularity of the new royal family, Royal Doulton has immortalised George’s birth by creating a limited edition, 22cm bone china figure of the family’s first appearance on the steps of St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, London, where the prince was born on 22nd July, 2013. Designer Neil Welch has captured a defining milestone in the royal family, having replicated the joyful expressions on the parent’s faces, the Duke’s pinstripe shirt, the white spots on the Duchess’s sky blue Jenny Packham dress and finally the intense brilliance of the sapphire of her famous engagement ring. All eyes are now on William and Kate to re-invent and modernise the royal family. Source: www.mylusciouslife.com/royalty-prince-george-of-cambridge-christening-with-parentsprince-william-kate-middleton/

and was the first member of the royal family who learnt how to fly. In 1923 he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and together they had two daughters Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II, and Margaret Rose ‘Princess Margaret’. King George ascended to the throne on the 11th December 1936 aged 40. Elizabeth I – 1952 - present: Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born in London on 21 April 1926. At age 16, she assumed official royal duties and at the age of 18, by an amendment to the Regency Act she became a state counsellor. On the death of her father, George VI in 1952 she succeeded to the throne and was crowned on February 6, 1952 aged 25 years. The future success of the monarchy relies not only on the current ruling monarch, Queen Elizabeth II but also on the future successors. Born in 1948 and the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles, Prince of Wales is first heir to the throne. Following his succession is his oldest son, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, with Prince George of Cambridge  (b 2013), son of Prince William, third in line to the throne.

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Facts

on previous royal marriages

Longest Marriage Married on 20th November 1947, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have been married for 67 years. Shortest Marriage Alexander III of Scotland and Yolande were only married for 4 months and 19 days (1285-1286).

Most Marriages Henry VIII was Britain’s most married king, having six wives, with Mary, Queen of Scots being the most married Queen, having three husbands.

Never Married William II, Edward V, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I all lived and died unmarried. However, Edward VIII can also fit into this

category as during his tenure as monarch he was never married until after his abdication.

Youngest to Marry The youngest male monarch was David II, who married Joan, daughter of Edward II when he was 4 years, 134 days old in 1328. Meanwhile, the youngest female monarch was Mary II, who was 15 years, 188 days old when she married William III in 1677.

Oldest to Marry William IV was the oldest monarch 52 years, 324 days old when he married Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen in 1818. Mary I was the oldest queen at the time of her first marriage, aged 38 years, 157 days when she married Philip of Spain in 1554.

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2014 Tour I t i n e r a ry Please call your selected store if you would like to attend the Michael Doulton event and/or reserve collectable items.

Since 1976, international brand ambassador Michael Doulton has travelled the globe promoting the much loved and admired Royal Doulton brand. In July, Michael will be back visiting Australia to host the 2014 Michael Doulton Tour from the 8th - 28th July. Michael will be attending 20 events, 19 of which are in Australia and one event will be held at Smith & Caughey’s in New Zealand. The tour theme focus is ‘Celebrating Royalty’ which focuses on the new Young Queens Collection featuring three limited edition figurines of Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. This collection is a special range which upholds a century old tradition of creating figurines inspired by landmark characters of history. For more information on this collection, please turn to page 5 ‘Women of the Monarchy’. We hope you are able to come along to this special annual event.

Exclusive event figurine 2014 Designed by Neil Faulkner, Tallulah is the latest beautiful sculpture to join an exclusive group of figurines that are only available from retailers holding events hosted by Michael Doulton – a direct descendent of Royal Doulton’s founding father.

Western Au s t r a l i a David Jones Hay Street Mall Tuesday 8th July 12pm – 2pm 08 9210 4199

South Au s t r a l i a David Jones Rundle Mall Adelaide Wednesday 9th July 12pm – 2pm 08 8305 3258

Tallulah Michael Doulton Exclusive 2014 HN 5673 Height 25.7cm 2902 019 AU$299.00 NZ$365.00

Named after Michael Doulton’s first grandchild, and with blond hair in her honour, Tallullah is an enchanting figurine. Dressed in a pale blue gown which is tied at the waist by a cream sash, Tallulah is the picture of summer as she is posed enjoying a garden party as she sips tea from a dainty bone china cup.

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Your Habitat Hobart Saturday 12th July 2.30pm – 4pm 03 6214 1555

David Jones QueensPlaza Monday 21st July 12pm – 2pm 07 3243 9204

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David Jones Chermside Tuesday 22th July 12pm – 2pm 07 3624 1428 Myer Cairns Wednesday 23rd July 12pm – 2pm 07 4044 7738 Pick a Bunch Thursday 24th July 6pm – 8pm 07 4943 1634

Round About Antiques Saturday 26th July 3.30pm – 4.30pm 07 4632 8805 David Jones Mt Gravatt Sunday 27th July 12pm – 2pm 07 3243 9422

NEW Z EA l a n d Smith & Caughey's Monday 28th July 12pm – 2pm (0011) (64) 9916 0875

Royal Collectables Friday 25th July 12pm – 2pm 07 4930 2638 Myer Toowoomba Saturday 26th July 11.30am – 1.30pm 07 4690 3120

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Bunnykins

The most iconic Bunnykins from

the last 80 years.

As one of the most popular collectables of all time celebrates its 80th anniversary, Val Baynton highlights iconic designs from across the decades.

reveal the simple innocence and clarity of her artistry and her inspiration from activities that children enjoyed to scenes that drew on her childhood family memories. The rounded contours of the Don shaped mug – top left and bottom rightis particularly well suited for the nurseryware collection.

The Bunnykins Teapot The rabbit shaped teapot modelled in the late 1930s, as part of a breakfast set with cream jug, sugar bowl and egg cup is the most important of all Bunnykins collectables since it brings together the nurseryware and the figurative modelling traditions in one piece. Modelled by Charles Noke, it reveals the art director’s sculptural skills and ability to capture humour in his work. The teaset complemented the Bunnykins family of six characters - Billy, Mary, Farmer, Mother, Freddie and Reggie – and one can only wonder what other designs might have developed if the Second World War had not intervened.

Candle Holder This shape was made between 1940 and 1952 and was exclusive to the Bunnykins collection. It can be found decorated with a variety of scenes, the majority of them designed by Barbara Vernon but it’s noteworthy because of its distinctive shape and because it refers back to Barbara and the way she is said to have drawn the earlier designs working by candlelight late at night after she had finished her day’s work as a teacher.

Nurseryware A selection of shapes showing designs from the 1930s and 40s, typical of Barbara Vernon’s early work from "Cuddling Under the Mushroom" on the top left to "Family going out on Washing Day" on the bottom right. The designs

By Val Baynton

The running bunny border is also an icon in its own right. This was drawn by Hubert Light, a designer at the factory who adapted Barbara Vernon’s designs for production from the outset, adding in the charming border and the tug of war backstamp to mark each piece on the back.

Family Photograph As the very first in the new Bunnykins collection launched in 1972, Family Photograph deserves inclusion in a collection of Bunnykins icons. The model was designed by Albert Hallam from a nurseryware design originally by Walter Hayward showing Mother and Father Bunnykins holding their latest addition to the family and surrounded by all their other children. In typical Walter style, the tableware design is full of action and interest and includes cheeky little mice taking part in the fun.

Musical Bunnykins Porcelain animals dressed as musicians have a long history – 18th century examples include a Monkey band by Meissen and a dog orchestra by Chelsea. Many other ceramic factories have recreated the tradition but none are as charming as the Bunnykins performers! Making music, playing in bands and singing have been occupations for Bunnykins since the mid- 1980s when the Oompah Band with Drummer, Trumpeter, Sousaphone, Cymbals and Drum Major was created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bunnykins nurseryware. Since then jazz players and minstrels joined the ranks of Bunnykins, but perhaps the most iconic group is the prestige group of the Bunnykins Orchestra including cello, violin, flute, French horn, cymbals and marimba players and a conductor. This was issued in 2006 in a limited edition of 500 and was commissioned by UKI Ceramics. The idea for the orchestra evolved during a visit to the music festival in Vienna, by UKI Ceramics MD, Nick Tzimas, when he was inspired by the heritage of the music in the Austrian capital and the enchanting performance of the Viennese musicians.

Modern Day Bunnyins

Historical Bunnykins

During the 1980s Harry Sales introduced a new approach to Bunnykins introducing models that were inspired by contemporary life rather than existing tableware designs. Astro Bunnykins, Jogging Bunnykins and Mr Bunnybeat Strumming were popular and inspired many more with an athletic theme such as Touchdown Bunnykins, Olympic Bunnykins, Downhill Bunnykins, Aerobic Bunnykins and Home Run Bunnykins

Some of the most adorable of Bunnykins characters are those inspired by historical characters such as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, Henry VIII and his six wives, St George and military personalities including Nelson and George Washington. For each character, modellers have to research costume and period details and then recreate them in miniature scale as part of the model, making sure that the distinctive personality of Bunnykins is preserved at the same time.

The approach continued with Graham Tongue’s designs inspired by professions and children’s pastimes such as Policemen, Schoolboy and Lollipop characters.

Bunnykins Tableau Merry Christmas Bunnykins Tableau introduced in 1999 in an edition of 2,000 was followed by a very special Millennium Tableau showing Bunnies gathered around a clock posed to toast in the new century. Only two of these were made, and one was sold to raise money for a Stoke on Trent Children’s hospice, The Donna Louise Trust - one of the patrons of the charity is the pop star Robbie Williams. Other tableaux released in the 21st century include Bath Night Bunnykins and a series of three showing Bunnykins Mechanics at work on cars and motorbikes.

Bunnykins of the Year The first Bunnykins of the year was Father Bunnykins in 1996, he was the first of a series of four holiday-making Bunnykins – he was joined by Mother, Sailor and Seaside Bunnykins.

Australian Bunnykins Australian collectors have long had a special relationship with Bunnykins nurseryware and figurines – and this has been marked by an exclusive series of Australian specials. One of the first was Sydney Bunnykins in 1999, issued in an edition of 2,500. Prior to this Bunnykins with Aussie connections included Olympic Bunnykins issued in a green and gold colourway, and Australian Bunnykins to commemorate the Australian Bicentenary in 1988. The Australian themed series allows Bunnykins to reflect legendary Australian characters and culture such as Walting Matilda, Aussie Rules and the Flying Doctor.

Source: Royal Doulton Collector's book, published by Richard Dennis Publications

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australia’s dangerous beauty Our outback adventures with crocs and cattle From the dusty interior to the saltwater rivers and creeks of the Northern Territory, Australia's landscape can be harsh, unforgiving and dangerous. Despite this, there have always been brave men and women who made the land their home, farming in the face of drought and flood to feed the nation. Then there are those that cannot be tamed, the deadly, stealthy crocs of Northern Australia. Our fascination with these ancient creatures gives us a respect for the likes of Steve Irwin, aka `The Crocodile Hunter' who highlighted the dangers and triumphs of Australia's very own dinosaurs.

The Crocodile Hunter Bunnykins DB 513 Height 12cm 2931 082 AU$99.95 NZ$119.00 Limited Edition of 1,000 Available July 2014

Jackaroo Bunnykins Originating in Queensland in the 19th  century, a Jackaroo is a young man working on a sheep or cattle station as a trainee to gain practical experience as a stockman. The term Jackaroo derived from ‘Jack and Kangaroo’ which means ‘Jack of all Trades’ referring to someone with in experience on pastoral property. It was here they learnt to muster cattle and earn a living in the harsh and barren Australian landscape. Our Jackaroo Bunnykins is atop his horse working hard on a station in the bush. Wearing a wide brimmed hat to shield him from the unforgiving sun, he is ready to muster the cattle. Issued in a limited edition of 500, for every Jackaroo Bunnykins that is sold Royal Doulton Australia will donate $5 to Aussie Helpers, which is a charity operated by volunteers in farming communities around Australia to help fight poverty in the bush.

The Crocodile Hunter Bunnykins Steve Irwin or ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ dedicated his life to reptile  conservation  efforts, wowing audiences not only in Australia but also in 137 countries around the world with his boundless enthusiasm for wildlife. It was his dream to share his love and passion of animals and he spent much of his time dedicated to fostering appreciation for crocodiles, researching their behaviour and helping protect them for future generations. Steve spent his early days catching problem crocodiles, where he developed crocodile capture management techniques that are now utilised by crocodilians around the world.  It was on Steve’s honeymoon to new wife Terri that ‘The Crocodile Hunter’ TV show was first filmed, together opting to go crocodile trapping and share their passion for reptiles. One of his achievements was the establishment of Australia Zoo in 1998 and founding the Crocodile Conservation Project which has become a world program.

Jackaroo Bunnykins DB 512 Height 18cm 2931 081 AU$199.00 NZ$249.00  Limited Edition of 500 Available July 2014

Wearing khaki shorts and holding a crocodile in his arms, our special Crocodile Hunter Bunnykins commemorates the spectacular and unforgetable life of Steve Irwin. Produced in a limited edition of 1,000, for every Crocodile Hunter Bunnykins that is sold Royal Doulton Australia will donate $5 to Australia Zoo’s crocodile conservation project.

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Who’s Who at Royal Doulton By Val Baynton

1943-2013

prototype for this money box shows a rabbit sitting down rather than standing up with a drum.

John Bromley died in the autumn of 2013 after five decades of working in the ceramic industry. He created hundreds of outstanding figurines and animal models for leading manufacturers including Royal Doulton, Coalport and Royal Worcester. He also travelled the world meeting and talking to collectors about the inspirations behind his work, his career and his many romantic figurines. Born in 1943 and growing up in Stoke on Trent, John’s talent for modelling was spotted during art classes as a youngster, and he would play with clay for hours on end, making all manner of animals and birds. Encouraged by teachers to continue with art when he left school in 1958, he first went to Burslem School of Art and then joined Royal Doulton in 1960 as an apprentice. For the next 11 years John underwent a rigorous training working under the tuition of Art Director, Jo Ledger, and alongside established sculptors of the calibre of Peggy Davies and David Lovegrove. As he gained experience John worked with modellers Alan Maslankowski, Doug Tootle and Jeanie Spouse and amongst his first sculptures to be produced were the black basalt bust of HRH Prince Charles, to commemorate his investiture as the Prince of Wales, and the humorous money box in the shape of a soldier Drummer for the Bunnykins Collection. A

Figures modelled during the 1960s included the sensuous Fleur HN2369, and the knights Sir Ralph HN2371, Sir Edward HN2370 and Sir Thomas HN2372 for the Age of Chivalry series. John initially completed this collection in order to establish his reputation as an artist; sets were given to fine art galleries around the world including Rome and Scotland. Other figures completed at this time were not launched until considerably later including Joanne HN2373 and Mary HN2374.

sense of fluidity and life. The second factor was the face and over the years John acquired an unrivalled reputation for soft, gentle and very beautiful faces. John often said that faces were a challenge because of their size; they are the size of a thumb nail but still needed to include a nose, a mouth and two eyes!

In 1968, John married Veronica and three years later John left Royal Doulton to extend his experience and to develop his career by working at other ceramic companies. He set himself up as a freelance sculptor with a studio at his home in the beautiful countryside of the Staffordshire Moorlands, and produced a number of figurines under his own name as well as for other companies. However, throughout his life he retained a special affinity for Royal Doulton.

Inspiration for his work came from a variety of sources such as magazines and fashion reference books and from historical material. His figurines were always timeless and classic, and he would mix up ideas and references, so he might choose a modern pose and a contemporary hairstyle but dress the figure in period costume.

John’s way of creating each figurine was very special. He usually started with the face and head creating a mood for the figure and then following through with the pose and draping of the costume. He always worked from an image in his mind rather than from a written or sketched brief, but because of his training he knew that the skill in modelling was to create a figure that could be manufactured efficiently but would still have appeal and elegance. For John there were three important elements to his figurines, the first was movement. Costumes and dresses must flow and fall naturally into folds and creases giving a

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The final element that John paid detailed attention to was the positioning and the delineation of the finger and hands of his figures. Again he is highly regarded for this aspect of his work.

During the 1990s John contributed several figurines to the Royal Doulton collection including three for Lawleys by Post with a pastoral theme, and others such as Elizabeth, Best Wishes and Sweet Lilac. He also created figurines with Royal Doulton backstamps, which were exclusive to Compton and Woodhouse. He was a popular contributor to annual collections such as Figure of the Year, Happy Birthday and Michael Doulton’s exclusive figurines as well as Prestige Figurines including Lady Sarah Jane in 2005 and Shall We Dance issued in a limited edition of 500 in 2007. Sometimes the pseudonym Dominic Hughes (taken from the names of two of his sons) can be found as part of the backstamp rather than his name John Bromley. John’s work has brought immense pleasure to hundreds of collectors all around the world and he is rightly regarded as one of the great figurine sculptors of modern times.

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Lisa

Q: What is the date of the birth of HRH Prince George?

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Amanda

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Q. In what year did Princess Mary marry Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark? A. Princess Mary and Prince Frederik of Denmark were married in 2004 (14th May 2004).

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