ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINE GWENDOLEN HN1503 LIST $2,2250 Buy It Now or Best Offer FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Start Price USD 1,650.00 Current Price USD 1,650.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 18, 2008 End Time Monday, August 25, 2008 Location Des Plaines, Illinois See more about 'ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINE GWENDOLEN HN1503 LIST $2,2250' Description ROYAL DOULTON FIGURINE GWENDOLEN HN1503 LIST $2,2250 This exquisite, and very rare, Royal Doulton figurine is "Gwendolen" HN1503.  Designed by the master, Leslie Harradine, our lovely chestnut-haired young lady is seated, gazing wistfully – and holding in her hand two lovely yellow roses.  She is wearing a beautifully painted ruffled gown of orange and yellow.  First issued in 1932 she was retired in 1949.  She was made in England and has the Royal Doulton stamp on the base together with HANDWRITTEN name, HN1503 and Potted by Doulton & Co.  The number 5 written beside the Royal doulton stamp indicates that this piece was made in 1932 – THE FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE!!            The impressed number on the base – 1.5.32 - confirms this.  She is 6" (15.2 cm) high. The latest Charlton's Guide gives her value at US$2,250. "Gwendolen" is in excellent condition.  We have examined her under a black light and there are no cracks, chips or crazing that we can detect  This very rare, exquisite lady  would be perfect for the discerning Royal Doulton and/or Leslie Harradine collector, or as a gift for someone special.  We have done our best to describe "Gwendolen" accurately, any error or omission  is unintentional.  This item is unique and is sold "AS IS".  If you have any queries please contact us by email prior to your purchase.  You will receive the exact same item  that you see in the photographs – any white marks noted are flash reflection only.  We take great care with the packaging of each item (DOUBLE BOXING) but it is the responsibility of the buyer if a figure is lost or damaged in transit, therefore insurance is recommended and the amount will be determined by the final bidding price.  If a buyer requests insurance we will add that cost to the invoice and this amount must be paid prior to shipment. Please check our feedback – so you may bid with confidence.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND HAPPY BIDDING Shipping rates - U.S. $12.50, U.K. $30, Australia $30, Canada $22.50 all Priority Mail  INCLUDED IN THE BUY IT NOW PRICE - FREE SHIPPING ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD !!! Visit our store >>> http://stores.ebay.com/ChicOz-Collectibles On Jul-13-08 at 23:28:24 PDT, seller added the following information: Sellers: Delight buyers. Get your own map of past buyers. Place a Bid!