Royal Crown Derby "Blue Tit" bird paperweight signed by Hugh Gibson.

This beautiful Royal Crown Derby fine bone china paperweight is titled "Blue Tit". It is an adorable little blue bird with a black cap and gold highlights. Initially produced in 1994, it is first quality with a gold stopper and is signed by Hugh Gibson. 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 450 individual designs that range from ladybirds, snails and robins to the majestic Golden Eagle. US shoppers find me on Etsy: https://outoftheblueroses.etsy.com/ca/listing/1789446379/royal-crown-derby-blue-tit-bird