Royal Doulton Figurine New Companion HN2770 Recently Sold At under five inches she

At under five inches she is a compact piece

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

Fishing and nautical character pieces hold particular appeal among coastal communities and maritime heritage collectors

warm palette typical of Nicoll's character work — a rugged

Royal Doulton Figurine New Companion HN2770 Recently Sold At under five inches sheNew Companion (HN2770) was designed by W. K. Harper and issued by Royal Doulton from 1982 to 1985, standing 7. 75 inches tall as part of the Golden Years series. The figure depicts an elderly woman in bonnet and shawl pausing from her market journey, a small puppy nestled in the basket beside her the new companion of the title, and the quiet centre of the piece's considerable charm. Harper brought a distinctive warmth and humanity to the Golden Years