Royal Doulton Figurine Captain MacHeath HN464 Art Pottery when travel and cultural exchange

when travel and cultural exchange inspired artistic themes

Leslie Harradine excelled at portraying working-class characters with warmth and dignity

Period Authenticity: Every detail of this figurine reflects meticulous research into Regency fashion and social customs

the whole composition capturing a moment of quiet elegance without the need for narrative props or a setting

Royal Doulton Figurine Captain MacHeath HN464 Art Pottery when travel and cultural exchangeCaptain MacHeath (HN464) was designed by Leslie Harradine and produced by Royal Doulton from 1921 to 1949. This early figurine depicts the notorious highwayman from John Gay's "The Beggar's Opera," standing 7" tall in elaborate 18th century costume. The piece belongs to one of Royal Doulton's earliest character series. Leslie Harradine's work on theatrical characters established Royal Doulton's reputation for literary and dramatic figurines. Captain