Description
Description
Royal Doulton Snowy Owl Figurine for Whyte & Mackay, Signed John G. Tongue, 1984
This striking vintage Royal Doulton Snowy Owl figurine was produced for Whyte & Mackay in 1984 and bears the name of modeller John G. Tongue on the underside.
The snowy owl is depicted standing upright upon a textured green rocky base. Its predominantly white plumage is enhanced by finely modelled feather detail, subtle grey and black hand-painted markings, and expressive, amber-coloured eyes.
The underside carries the Royal Doulton and Whyte & Mackay markings, together with John G. Tongue’s name and the date 1984. These original markings help identify the maker, modeller and period of production.
With its lifelike character and strong decorative presence, this figurine will appeal to collectors of Royal Doulton, British ceramics, owl figures and vintage wildlife ornaments.
Details
Maker: Royal Doulton
Commissioned for: Whyte & Mackay
Modeller: John G. Tongue
Subject: Snowy Owl
Date: 1984
Material: Ceramic
Colour: White, grey, black, amber and green
Dimensions: approximately 16 cm high × 9 cm wide × 8 cm deep
Weight: approximately 321 g
Markings: Royal Doulton and Whyte & Mackay markings, with John G. Tongue’s name and the date 1984
Condition
Very good vintage condition. The figurine presents beautifully, with clear feather detailing and attractive hand-painted decoration. No chips, cracks or repairs have been observed. There is minor age-related wear to the underside. Please inspect all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Interested in learning more about Royal Doulton and its long tradition of British ceramic figures?
Read our Royal Doulton History, Marks, Figurines and Collecting Guide to learn about the company’s history, pottery marks, notable designers and modellers, popular figurine series, dating clues and what collectors should examine before buying.Royal Doulton category → Knowledge Centre guide
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