Royal Doulton Figurine 80th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother HN2882

Royal Doulton's HN2882 commemorates the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother — one of the most warmly regarded figures in the history of the British Royal Family and a subject whose enduring public affection made her an natural choice for Royal Doulton's most prestigious commemorative work. Issued in 1980 as a limited edition of just 1,500 pieces, this 8-inch portrait figurine stands as a formal tribute to a remarkable life and a reign of quiet dignity that had already spanned more than half a century of British history by the time of its issue.

The figurine was produced at Royal Doulton's Burslem factory in Staffordshire, where the company's modellers and painters had long mastered the particular demands of royal portrait work — the correct rendering of orders and jewellery, the balance between formal likeness and warmth of expression, the quality of finish that a limited edition of this significance required. The Queen Mother at eighty was one of the most recognisable and beloved public figures in the world, and HN2882 captures both the grandeur of her public role and the personal quality that made her exceptional among twentieth-century royal figures.

An edition of 1,500 places HN2882 firmly in the upper tier of Doulton royal commemoratives — scarce enough to be genuinely collectible, significant enough to have been documented and sought across four decades of collector activity since its issue. The 1980 birthday milestone was itself a national event in Britain, and pieces issued to mark it carry the weight of that moment. For collectors focused on the Royal Family series, on Doulton's commemorative programme, or on the Queen Mother as a specific collecting subject, this is among the most desirable pieces the range produced. Comes with Plinth and COA only, no box

Offered in excellent condition. Plinth and cert Only no box.  We ship internationally and combine postage on multiple purchases. William Cross Antiques has specialized in Royal Doulton for over four decades — enquiries welcome by email.