Royal Crown Derby "Hamster" paperweight. Produced in 1989. Gold stopper. EUC.

This is an early Royal Crown Derby bone china paperweight titled "Hamster". It is dated 1989 and was modelled by Robert Jefferson and decorated by Jo Ledger. It is a chubby hamster sitting upright and decorated with red, blue and gold leaves with gold nose and ears. It was purchased at Shorters in Sydney Australia. It has a first quality gold stopper and is in mint condition. 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. US shoppers find me on Etsy: https://outoftheblueroses.etsy.com/ca/listing/1792023547/royal-crown-derby-hamster-paperweight