^Lot 159 Royal Doulton Figurine Stop Press HN2683

This hand-painted porcelain figure depicts a seated man, typically associated with a newspaper vendor or reader, dressed in a brown trench coat and fedora. The man is shown holding a yellow, banana-shaped snack while reading a newspaper resting on his knee. The figure is seated next to a stack of newspapers marked DAILY NEWS and DOCTORS WARNING, and a sign reading ALL THE LATEST SLIMMING NEWS. The item features a high-gloss glaze finish consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century production. The underside of the base is marked with the Royal Doulton logo, the title STOP PRESS, and the inscribed model number HN 2683, along with the copyright inscription COPYRIGHT ROYAL DOULTON TABLEWARE LTD. 1976.

Dimensions5.00"L x 4.50"W x 8.00"H
Weight1.14 lb
ConditionGood