RARE limited edition Royal Crown Derby Royal Jubilee Black Swan paperweight EUC

This stunning black swan figurine was commissioned to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The heavily gilded and highly detailed base has four signets around the base of the Swan, signifying The Queen's four children. Limited edition of 2002, 1502 available through Royal Doulton outlets in the UK and 500 from their overseas companies. This one is number 1651 and is signed and dated by Hugh Gibson 29.NOV.03 with the 21st anniversary 7 sided gold stopper. Please see my other listings for the white swan. Royal Crown Derby launched its first animal paperweights in a range of five birds and a rabbit at Chatsworth House in 1981. The creatures were beautifully sculpted by Robert Jefferson of Poole pottery fame, before being hand-decorated with the firm’s signature Imari pattern and highlighted with 22 carat gold. Eye-catching and of superb quality yet affordable, Royal Crown Derby paperweights are a collectable modern classic with broad appeal. What’s more, these addictive creatures make the ideal the gift for animal lovers, those with a passion for traditional ceramics or simply for someone who appreciates a beautifully crafted object. Production has expanded to over 650 individual designs that range from small ladybirds, snails and robins to the majestic Golden Eagle.