{"product_id":"royal-doulton-figruine-afternoon-tea-hn5498","title":"Afternoon Tea HN5498, Royal Doulton Figurine","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAfternoon Tea (HN5498) is a Royal Doulton Pretty Ladies figurine issued as a Canadian exclusive limited edition of just 1,500 pieces. Standing approximately 7 inches (18 cm) tall, this beautifully crafted bone china figure reimagines one of the most beloved subjects in the Royal Doulton canon — a graceful lady taking afternoon tea — rendered in the refined Pretty Ladies style that has made the series so enduringly popular with collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShe is hand-painted with the meticulous detail and rich colour palette that define Royal Doulton's finest decorative work, capturing the timeless elegance and gentle domesticity of the traditional English tea hour. The figure draws on a long Royal Doulton tradition of depicting this quintessentially British ritual, first immortalized in the iconic HN1747 of 1935, here reinterpreted for a contemporary collector audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a Canadian exclusive, HN5498 was never available through general distribution — it was produced specifically for the Canadian market and limited to 1,500 examples worldwide. This exclusivity, combined with the enduring popularity of the Afternoon Tea subject, makes this a particularly desirable piece for Pretty Ladies collectors and anyone seeking a meaningful Canadian-market rarity. Examples in complete, undamaged condition with original box and certificate are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eComes in original box with certificate of authenticity. Fully insured shipping across Canada with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Cross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41544887140485,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/4050\/3941\/files\/Royal_Doulton_Figruine_Afternoon_Tea_HN5498.jpg?v=1773255843","url":"https:\/\/william-cross.com\/products\/royal-doulton-figruine-afternoon-tea-hn5498","provider":"William Cross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}