Unique And Rare – Two Royal Doulton Bunnykins DB4 Billie And Buntie Sleigh Ride
Item History & Price
Unique and Rare – Two Royal Doulton BunnykinsDB4 Billie and Buntie Sleigh RideHere on offer is a glimpse into RoyalDoulton Bunnykins history. There are twofigurines available within this listing, with both being DB4 Billie andBuntie Bunnykins as they venture out and onto the snow for a sleigh ridetogether. One piece is the normal issuedversion, although hand signed by Michael Doulton with a date clearly providedof 9 July 1978. This alone is a verycollectable it...em, due to its age, as DB4 was only the fourth figurine producedby Royal Doulton over what then became many years of Bunnykins manufacturing. A signed 1978 version remains a lovely pieceto acquire, as the production lifecycle for DB4 Billie and Buntie Bunnykins was from 1972 to 1997, but the real item of value within this listing is the second oneshown, which is different in colouring and glazing applied.Traditionally, the glaze placed on all early Bunnykins figurines included lead. This was a substance added and used for manyyears on Royal Doulton’s little earthenware bunnies that created a glasslikeand smooth finish to glazes when applied, which also allowed colouring to brightlyshine through. However, lead is a toxicsubstance, with Royal Doulton reviewing their glazing practices within theirBeswick Factory commencing 1993, which is how this now offered little SleighRide figurine came to be.
On the base and under the glaze is the distinctly handwritten wording of “UnleadedGlaze Trial Batch 2B - Feb 93’. TheRoyal Doulton Lion and Crown backstamp also appears, as does artistinitials. Colouring of this piece is noticeablydifferent to that of the issued piece, although it remains completely in keeping withtraditional Bunnykins pallet colours used at the time.
This DB4 Billie and Buntie Bunnykins unleaded glaze trial figurine isindeed a rare glimpse into Royal Doulton’s past. It uniquely chronicles the story of in-house productionmoves toward the safe surface covering and use of lead-free products on their figurines.
This piece is a must to acquire and add into any serious Bunnykins collection. Both pieces are free of damage and presentedin beautiful condition.
Please study all the images presented, as they also forma part of the noted condition report. Reflections from the camera flash may be evident within individualphotos presented, but should not be confused with any scratches, chips, or reparationon these two presented pieces.
Thank you for looking atthis piece. Combined shipping is happilyoffered, so please look at other items also available through my eBay site.
Terms and Conditions ofSale
Payment:
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Postage/Shipping Costs:
Mailing costing is as per Australia Post standard domestic and international rates. Shipping will be made withinthree (3) days of cleared payment having been received.
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Returns:
No return is available on items within this listing, so please look at thephotos and condition report as detailed carefully, with these Bunnykinsfigurines described and presented ‘as is’. They will be well packaged to ensure safe arrival in the same condition, as has been described and depicted within photos presented.
On the base and under the glaze is the distinctly handwritten wording of “UnleadedGlaze Trial Batch 2B - Feb 93’. TheRoyal Doulton Lion and Crown backstamp also appears, as does artistinitials. Colouring of this piece is noticeablydifferent to that of the issued piece, although it remains completely in keeping withtraditional Bunnykins pallet colours used at the time.
This DB4 Billie and Buntie Bunnykins unleaded glaze trial figurine isindeed a rare glimpse into Royal Doulton’s past. It uniquely chronicles the story of in-house productionmoves toward the safe surface covering and use of lead-free products on their figurines.
This piece is a must to acquire and add into any serious Bunnykins collection. Both pieces are free of damage and presentedin beautiful condition.
Please study all the images presented, as they also forma part of the noted condition report. Reflections from the camera flash may be evident within individualphotos presented, but should not be confused with any scratches, chips, or reparationon these two presented pieces.
Thank you for looking atthis piece. Combined shipping is happilyoffered, so please look at other items also available through my eBay site.
Terms and Conditions ofSale
Payment:
PayPal accepted.
Postage/Shipping Costs:
Mailing costing is as per Australia Post standard domestic and international rates. Shipping will be made withinthree (3) days of cleared payment having been received.
Feedback:
Should this transaction have met with your satisfaction, please leave mepositive feedback and high seller ratings on eBay. If you cannot leave positive feedback, please communicatewith me directly, before contacting eBay, to allow for any errors or concernsto be corrected.
Returns:
No return is available on items within this listing, so please look at thephotos and condition report as detailed carefully, with these Bunnykinsfigurines described and presented ‘as is’. They will be well packaged to ensure safe arrival in the same condition, as has been described and depicted within photos presented.
