Royal Doulton | 'Paisley Shawl' HN 1988 | Leslie Harradine | Bone China Figure | 1946–1975

Royal Doulton | ‘Paisley Shawl’ HN 1988 | Leslie Harradine | Bone China Figure | 1946–1975

A red paisley shawl, a pink bonnet tied with blue ribbon, and a parasol furled for a walk.

Leslie Harradine was one of Royal Doulton’s most prolific figure modellers, and ‘Paisley Shawl’ was made in several sizes and colourways. The design bears a 1930 copyright date, while this smaller version, HN 1988, was produced from 1946 to 1975. Paisley shawls, woven with patterns that came originally from Kashmir, were a favourite accessory of Victorian women.

She stands in a cream gown with a full skirt and a pink bodice, a pale underskirt visible at the hem and one pink shoe peeping out. A deep red shawl, mottled with gold, amber and blue to suggest the paisley pattern, is drawn around her shoulders and falls in folds down one side and across her back. Her pink bonnet has a black outer brim and a blue bow, with blue ribbons tied beneath her chin. One hand gathers the edge of the shawl, with a closed blue parasol hanging at her side; the other rests against her skirt.

The base carries the green printed Royal Doulton lion-and-crown backstamp, with “Paisley Shawl, HN 1988, Copr 1930, Doulton & Co Limited”.

Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration noted on inspection. The glaze is bright, and the painted decoration remains well preserved.

Key Details

• Maker: Royal Doulton, England
• Model: ‘Paisley Shawl’, HN 1988
• Designer: Leslie Harradine
• Material: bone china
• Marks: green printed lion-and-crown backstamp; “Paisley Shawl HN 1988 Copr 1930 Doulton & Co Limited”
• Date: made 1946–1975 (design copyright 1930)
• Dimensions: height 16 cm
• Weight: 225 g
• Condition: excellent; no chips, cracks, crazing or restoration
• Buyer profile: Royal Doulton figure collectors, and anyone looking for a colourful lady figure for a display cabinet

Collector Appeal

‘Paisley Shawl’ is an established Leslie Harradine design, and the smaller HN 1988 version keeps the full detail of the richly patterned shawl and bonnet. This example has attractive colour and is in excellent condition – a pleasing addition to a Royal Doulton figure collection.

Other figures by Leslie Harradine in the shop: Lydia HN 1908 and Top o’ the Hill HN 1834.

Her shawl carries the colour; the rest of her is content to follow.