Royal Doulton Gollywog HN1979 (1945-1959)

HN Number : 1979

Production years : 1945 to 1959

Height : 5.25"

Produced in : United Kingdom

Condition: Mint , no chips, cracks or repairs

The Scarcer Bunnykins Variant

This delightful Royal Doulton child figurine represents the scarcer of two known variants. While both versions feature a charming child in summer attire holding a character doll, this variant is distinguished by the Bunnykins rabbit decorations on the overalls - making it significantly more desirable to collectors than the plain version.

Variant Rarity: Royal Doulton produced two versions of this figurine - one with plain overalls and this scarcer version featuring Bunnykins rabbit motifs throughout the clothing. The Bunnykins-decorated variant commands premium prices due to its scarcity and the crossover appeal to both figurine and Bunnykins collectors.

Charming Detail: The piece captures childhood innocence with wonderful detail - from the sun hat and playful pose to the child's own character doll companion. The Bunnykins rabbits, chicks, and toys decorating the white overalls add whimsical charm and collectible significance.

Bunnykins Connection: The presence of Bunnykins decoration creates dual collecting appeal, attracting both traditional figurine collectors and the devoted Bunnykins collecting community. This crossover significantly enhances desirability.

Childhood Theme: The figurine beautifully captures summer childhood play, complete with hat, overalls, and beloved toy. The attention to detail in the facial expression and posing demonstrates Royal Doulton's excellence in child studies.

Color and Execution: The soft pastels - pink hat, blue trim, yellow base - combined with the detailed decoration on the overalls showcase Royal Doulton's painting quality during this production period.

Collector Strategy: Serious collectors often seek both variants to display the production differences, but the Bunnykins-decorated version typically proves harder to locate, making it the priority acquisition

Perfect For: Royal Doulton child figure collectors, Bunnykins enthusiasts, variant collectors, or those seeking charming childhood-themed pieces with crossover collecting appeal.

Authenticated by William Cross, whose Charlton Standard Catalogue heritage provides expertise in identifying Royal Doulton production variants and relative rarity.