Royal Doulton Sealyham Lying HN1052 — Medium DB238 The Piper (HN3444) was issued

The Piper (HN3444) was issued by Royal Doulton as part of the English (UK) Heritage series

The gown features intricate lace patterning that required specialized molding and hand-finishing techniques

reflecting the importance of the subject and the collector demand that royal commemorative pieces from Doulton have consistently commanded

Figurines produced only in 2006 represent a specific moment in Royal Doulton's later production era

The combination of single-year production

Royal Doulton Sealyham Lying HN1052 — Medium DB238 The Piper (HN3444) was issuedThe Royal Doulton Sealyham Lying is among the rarest models in the Doulton dog range introduced in 1931 and discontinued as early as 1946, its brief fifteen year production window makes it one of the most seldom encountered pieces a collector will pursue. The recumbent pose captures the breed's characteristic relaxed composure, and the modelling quality on this early piece is excellent.