Royal Doulton Figurine Ruby HN1724 DB442 and the quality of finish

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small gilt stub handles at the shoulder

As a wartime-era Doulton lady

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Royal Doulton Figurine Ruby HN1724 DB442 and the quality of finishRuby (HN1724) was designed by Leslie Harradine and produced by Royal Doulton from 1935 to 1949. Standing 5. 25 inches tall, this charming figurine depicts a sweet young lady wearing a bonnet and dress in a red and blue colorway. Also recorded as "The Red One," Ruby is part of Harradine's beloved Child Classics series. With six children of his own, Harradine created numerous enchanting child studies, and Ruby remains a particular favorite among