Royal Crown Derby Figurine Firecrest 1999 Collectors Guild Gift signed Sue Rowe

Royal Crown Derby Collectors Guild Gift from 1999 titled "Firecrest" and signed by Sue Rowe. This adorable little bird was a free gift for Royal Crown Derby Collectors Guild Members in 1999. Only produced for a single year, this is a limited edition and has the first quality gold stopper. 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.