Royal Crown Derby "Molly" an Exclusive for Royal Crown Derby Collectors Guild

This is "Molly" a Royal Crown Derby Collector's Guild exclusive English Setter with an old Imari base. For the second time Royal Crown Derby issued an adult and infant complimenting each other as the Collector's Guild exclusive and the Collector's Guild membership gift. Molly is complimented by Scruff (not available). Released for on e year in 2007, she is in excellent 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. Production has expanded to over 650 individual designs that range from small ladybirds, snails and robins to the majestic Golden Eagle.